The first major career survey of work by
renowned photographer Sally Mann
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■■ Sally Mann is a widely
recognized and accomplished
artist with a devoted following
that reached new heights with
her New York Times bestselling
memoir Hold Still in 2015
■■ The book coincides with an
exhibition that opens at the
National Gallery of Art in
spring 2018
■■ The book includes essays by
Pulitzer Prize–winning author
Hilton Als; Harvard University
President Drew Gilpin Faust;
the cocurators of the exhibition,
Sarah Greenough and Sarah
Kennel; and Malcolm Daniel,
curator of photography at The
Museum of Fine Arts, Houston

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125 color and tritone photographs

or more than 40 years, Sally Mann (b. 1951) has made

320 pages, 113/8 × 103/4"

experimental, elegiac, and hauntingly beautiful photographs

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that explore the overarching themes of existence: memory, desire,

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death, the bonds of family, and nature’s magisterial indifference to
human endeavor. What unites this broad body of work—portraits,

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still lifes, landscapes, and other studies—is that it is all “bred of a

National Gallery of Art,
Washington, DC,
Mar 4–May 28, 2018

place,” the American South. Mann, who is a native of Lexington,
Virginia, uses her deep love of her homeland and her knowledge
of its historically fraught heritage to ask powerful, provocative
questions—about history, identity, race, and religion—that rever-

The J. Paul Getty Museum,
Los Angeles,
What Remains—and including many works not previously exhibited Nov 20, 2018–Feb 10, 2019

five sections—Family, The Land, Last Measure, Abide with Me, and
or published, Sally Mann: A Thousand Crossings is a sweeping
overview of Mann’s artistic achievements.
Sally Mann is a celebrated American artist and the author of
several critically acclaimed books of photography, as well as
the memoir Hold Still, which was a finalist for the National Book
Award. She still lives in Lexington. Sarah Greenough and Sarah
Kennel are curators at the National Gallery of Art and the Peabody
Essex Museum, respectively, and cocurators of the Sally Mann: A

artistic expression. Some, like his 1967 Bob Dylan poster
for Columbia Records, are icons; others, like his series
celebrating “I Love New York,” evoke his best-known
work. Milton Glaser Posters includes them all, with

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Glaser’s own commentary describing his thought
process and inspiration. The book is a delight for the art
lover, an education in visual expression, and an entertaining journey through the cultural life of half a century,
all rolled into a single compact, intense volume.

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Milton Glaser (b. 1929) is America’s most celebrated
graphic designer and an articulate spokesman for the
ethical practice of design. He opened Milton Glaser, Inc.,
in 1974, and he continues to produce a prolific amount
of work in many fields of design to this day. He has had
one-man shows at the Museum of Modern Art and the
Georges Pompidou Center, and in 2009 he was the first
graphic designer to receive the National Medal of Arts.
He lives in New York City with his wife, Shirley.

A look inside the personal sketchbooks of
the most influential and groundbreaking
illustrators and typographers working today
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■■ An exciting follow-up to the
authors’ compelling previous
book Typography Sketchbooks
■■ Showcases the work and
creative process of more than
70 notable designers around the
world, from established names
to cutting-edge talents
■■ Features 600 color images
■■ Digital technology’s influence on
media, art, and advertising has
led to a renewed interest in the
craft of typography

word-images. A valuable resource for anyone who engages
creatively with type—whether by hand or on a screen—this

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rich compendium emphasizes the power of typography in
the digital age, while celebrating designers who continue to

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innovate in their practice of this time-honored craft.
Steven Heller and Lita Talarico are cochairs of the
MFA Design: Designer as Author program at the
School of Visual Arts, New York. Heller is the author
of many books on design including Graphic Style,
Typography Sketchbooks, and The Moderns. Talarico
is the founding editor of American Illustration &
Photography.

A gorgeous retrospective volume that celebrates
the work of one of the most in-demand
portrait photographers of our time
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■■ One of the most respected
portrait photographers working
today, Mark Seliger regularly
shoots celebrity portraits for

An updated
edition of the
successful
illustrated
biography
of Robert
Rauschenberg,
whose
six-decade
career shaped
modern art

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■■ The first and second editions
have sold more than 27,800
copies combined
■■ A Rauschenberg retrospective
will be on display at MoMA
(May 16, 2017–Sept 4, 2017) and
the San Francisco Museum of
Modern Art (Nov 4, 2017–
Mar 25, 2018)
■■ Mary Lynn Kotz has been
honored for writing about the
arts and artists by three national
institutions. Among those, the
award-winning Rauschenberg
was cited by two, for a juried
and annual International Art in
Literature award in her name

art he made over his career. From the age of 38, when he
received the grand prize at the Venice Biennale in 1964,
Rauschenberg was a pivotal figure in the creative explosion
of art following WWII. This revised edition of the classic
biography of the artist adds a new chapter covering the

significant moments in the final years of his life, and offers
an in-depth look at his legacy and continued influence on
the postmodern art world. It includes new photography and
interviews with friends, colleagues, critics, and art historians.
Rauschenberg is a richly impressive and highly readable
portrait of the artist. The book shows the astonishing dexterity and range of Rauschenberg’s art even as an emerging
artist, the creation of his now famous combines, his eager-

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ness to bridge art and technology, the establishment of the
Rauschenberg Overseas Culture Interchange, and his final
collaborative work: the Lotus Series with Universal Limited
Art Editions.
Mary Lynn Kotz, an author and journalist based in
Washington, DC, is a contributing editor to ARTnews and the
author of the bestselling Upstairs at the White House and
Marvella.

A lavishly illustrated book featuring the drawings
of the celebrated sculptor Strong-Cuevas
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■■ Strong-Cuevas is well-known
in art circles and appeals to
galleries and museums
■■ Jan Garden Castro has been
published by The Nation and
Sculpture Magazine, and her
research primarily focuses on
female artists, including Georgia
O’Keeffe, Louise Bourgeois,
Maya Lin, and more
■■ Includes 190 sketches spanning
Strong-Cuevas’s career

her sculptures made from bronze, stainless steel, and
aluminum, Strong-Cuevas’s art often portrays the human
head and plays with scale. Her drawings are no different.
They express the same themes, but are rarely used as a
diagram for her sculptures.
A companion to Strong-Cuevas Sculpture, this
volume is a beautifully presented retrospective of
Strong-Cuevas’s drawings over the last 40 years. The
book features 190 images, arranged thematically, and

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explores the recurring themes in Strong-Cuevas’s art,
regardless of medium. With a foreword by art critic Jan
Garden Castro, Strong-Cuevas Drawings offers a closer
look at the artist’s process of creating expressive works.
Jan Garden Castro is an art historian and critic. She is

What every
museum-goer
needs: An
accessible,
informative,
fully illustrated
guide to Western
painting

■■ Accessible and informative for
general art lovers and those
looking to learn, but interesting
enough to be enjoyed by
scholars and expert
■■ More than 1,000 superb color
reproductions accompanied by
clear, concise commentary
■■ Includes paintings by the world’s
most popular artists, from
Leonardo da Vinci, Titian, and
Rembrandt to Monet, Matisse,
and Pollock

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1,000 color illustrations
his is the guide to Western art that every art lover has
always wanted. Great paintings, filled with complex

folklore, and Christian theology that was so well-known
to medieval and Renaissance artists and their public.

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Likewise, modern and contemporary art can baffle even
sophisticated viewers. With brief yet illuminating explana-

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tions and more than 1,000 color reproductions—including
many close-up details—of works by artists from Giotto,
Botticelli, El Greco, Rubens, and Vermeer to Bonnard,
Degas, Whistler, Van Gogh, Picasso, Hopper, Warhol, and
Basquiat, this book provides the means to interpret and
better enjoy these and many other works of art.
Patrick de Rynck, a classicist and translator, is the
author of several books, including Abrams’ How to Read
a Painting and How to Read Bible Stories and Myths in
Art. Jon Thompson is emeritus professor of Fine Art at
Middlesex University in England and the author of How to
Read a Modern Painting, among other titles.

the forefront of revolutionary discoveries that have
contributed enormously to major advances in medi-

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cine, in particular the isolation of HIV in 1983. With
headquarters in Paris, 33 Institutes throughout the
world, and 10 Nobel Prizes, the Institute has truly
changed the world. This detailed, illustrated, and
fully documented book sheds light on the activities
and battles the Institute has led throughout its
history, and its plans for the future.
Marie-Neige Cordonnier is a science journalist and
editor-in-chief of the French specialist magazine
Pour la science. Emilie Gillet is a science journalist
and the author of popular science books for
children. Gérard Lambert is a science journalist.

timeless symbol of power and ambition,
Napoléon Bonaparte (1769–1821) spent

decades expanding France’s empire, enjoying
magnificent success and suffering crushing
defeats. Featuring more than 400 never-beforeseen objects, The Private Life of Napoléon allows a
glimpse into the inner world of the French emperor.

Over the course of 24 years, collector Bruno
Ledoux amassed a remarkable range of manuscripts, books, gold jewelry, porcelains, miniatures,
arms, and even historic souvenirs, all created in
honor of Napoléon and the French empire.
Written by a team of experts and historians including Michel Verge-Franceschi, Jacques-Olivier
Boudon, Laetitia de Witt, Emmanuelle Papot,
Xavier Aiolfi, Pierre Branda, Bernard Chevallier,
and David Chanteranne.

The official companion to Netflix’s hit animated
comedy, which the New Yorker calls “one of the most
emotionally ambitious and goofiest series on television”

series’ Twitter account boasts
200,000 followers
■■ Show producer and production
designer Lisa Hanawalt is an
award-winning comic artistillustrator with a major cult
following, including 26,000
followers on Twitter and 22,000
followers on Instagram
■■ Adult fans will love this
behind-the-scenes art book,
which includes cast and crew
commentary, storyboards, and
other exclusive content

etflix’s BoJack Horseman has quickly become
one of the most critically acclaimed animated

comedy series in recent memory. Set in an off-kilter,
cynically spun rendering of modern-day Hollywood, the
show follows washed-up horse actor BoJack Horseman
(voiced by Will Arnett) as he attempts to turn his life

around. BoJack Horseman: The Art Before the Horse is
the official behind-the-scenes companion to this cult-hit

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series. Part oral history sourced from original interviews
with the show’s cast and crew, part art book—including
sketches, storyboards, and background art—this book
will trace the series from conception to post-production.

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Beginning with the initial development of creator/
showrunner Raphael Bob-Waksberg and production
designer Lisa Hanawalt’s inimitable aesthetic vision,
The Art Before the Horse goes on to reveal all of the
moving parts—direction, writing, casting, animation, and

music—that come together to form this uniquely bleak,
emotionally potent, very funny show.
Chris McDonnell has designed books on Ralph Bakshi,
Bill Plympton, the Joker, Wonder Woman, and more.
McDonnell served as author and designer for Adventure
Time: The Art of Ooo and Steven Universe: Art & Origins.
He lives in Philadelphia.

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Rolling Stone Covers:
50 Years
■ ■ BY JA N N S . W E N N E R

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■■ This bestselling book (over

Rolling Stone
Covers: 50 Years
is a newly
revised edition
of Rolling Stone:
1,000 Covers,
published in
2006. This new
edition will contain
every cover from
the magazine’s
50-year history

150,000 sold in all editions)
is now revised and updated
with even more icons of music,
politics, movies, and television
■■ Flexibind with over 1,300
full-color photographs at an
affordable price point
■■ Rolling Stone Covers: 50 Years is
expanded and will have material
covering the 50 years of Rolling
Stone, giving a unique and
comprehensive view of popular
culture

John Lennon, Bob Dylan, the Rolling Stones, Madonna,
and Steve Martin to Rihanna, Louis C.K., Adele,
Radiohead, and Barack Obama—cementing their legendary and influential status within popular culture. No

other magazine has the illustrious history and prestige of
having defined popular culture from the birth of rock and
roll to the present.

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This fantastic collection is newly revised and updated
to include the covers from all 50 years of Rolling Stone
history. With an updated introduction by Jann S. Wenner
as well as new excerpts from the magazine and quotes
from photographers and their celebrity subjects, this
nostalgic journey down the memory lane of music,

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entertainment, and politics is irresistible.
Rolling Stone was founded by publisher Jann S. Wenner
and music critic Ralph J. Gleason in 1967. It has a
circulation of more than one million readers in the United
States and widespread international circulation. Wenner
is also the head of Wenner Media and the publisher of
Us Weekly and Men’s Journal. In 2005, he was inducted
into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. Rolling Stone and
Wenner are based in New York City.

in Fig Leaves, and dinner fare including a Five-Spice Duck Breast with Cassis Sauce and Madras

Judy Rogers at Zuni Café and

Curry Fried Chicken with Spiced Honey, alongside instructions for how to blend spice staples like Ras
el Hanout. With rich storytelling throughout, Pirie and Clark offer home cooks a chance to take the
restaurant into their own kitchen.

Gayle Pirie and John Clark are the chef-owners of Foreign Cinema. In 2010, Pirie was inducted into
Les Dames d’Escoffier International. The couple have published two previous books; they live in
Berkeley, California, with their two children.

from the Mission District in San
Francisco
■■ Foreign Cinema won Best
Wine List in America by Wine
Spectator

The go-to guide for bringing the West Coast
vibe home with 125 fresh recipes from
everyone’s favorite California food blogger
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■■ Gaby has more than 284,000
followers on Instagram, 213,000
Facebook followers, and
140,000 followers on Pinterest
■■ Gaby and her site have been
profiled nationally by People,
Wired, Glamour, the New Yorker,
Williams-Sonoma, the Los
Angeles Times, and more
■■ Features more than 250 color
photographs of ingredients,
recipe steps, finished dishes,
and lifestyle snapshots

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n What’s Gaby Cooking: Everyday California Food, Gaby Dalkin shares more than 125 of her favorite
simple and fresh recipes and offers a glimpse into what it’s like to “go coastal.” It’s about always

having something tasty to eat, thanks to handy and delicious pantry staples (avocado oil! quinoa!
limes! dark chocolate!), as well as an arsenal of easy and healthy recipes, like Pesto Broccolini, Gaby’s

Famous Granola, Pecorino and Herb Skinny Fries, and, yes, even the not-so-healthy Slutty Brownies.
The book covers all the staples—avocado toast, grain bowls,

greens, carbs, healthy mains, cocktails, and more.
For Gaby, California is not so much a place but a state of
mind, and this cookbook proves that no matter where you
live, you can still apply the same philosophy. All it takes is

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finding the freshest produce you can, stocking up on some
versatile pantry staples, and keeping flavors and techniques
simple. After that, the only thing left to do is kick back,
make yourself a green juice (or a pitcher of Spicy Skinny
Margaritas), and listen for those ocean waves.
Gaby Dalkin is a cookbook author, private chef, entrepreneur, and food and lifestyle writer. She currently lives in Los
Angeles with her husband, Thomas.

he story of Austin food is equal parts deep Texan traditions and a booming food scene. It is this atmosphere

that has fostered some of the hottest restaurants in the

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country, a lively food truck community, and a renaissance in
the most Texan of foods: barbecue. Austin food is also tacos
and Tex-Mex, old fashioned Southern cooking, and street
food and fine dining, with influences from all over the globe.
And above all, it’s a source of intense pride and inspiration
for chefs and diners alike.
Organized by Austin’s “major food groups”—like barbecue, tacos, and Tex-Mex—The Austin Cookbook explores the
roots of Texas food traditions and the restaurants that are

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reinventing them, revealing the secrets to Bob Armstrong
dip, Odd Duck’s sweet potato nachos, East Side King’s beet
fries, and of course, smoked brisket that has people lining
up to eat it—even in the Texas summer. Part cookbook, part
souvenir, and 100 percent love letter, The Austin Cookbook
is perfect for proud locals, visitors, and (t)ex-pats.

■■ A multifaceted platform that
va Kosmas Flores finds inspiration in her Greek heritage and the bountiful produce of her

includes a popular blog, podcast,

garden in Oregon. She uses both to craft her seasonal and approachable recipes, each paired

quarterly pop-up dinner series,

with a mouthwatering image. The bounty of fresh, vibrant produce overflowing from her garden

comes through on every page, and Flores undertakes rigorous recipe testing to share her most
creative, delicious ways to make use of these foods. Showcasing her unforgettable, atmospheric
photography style, First We Eat is a gorgeous reference on seasonal cooking that celebrates the
beauty of the Pacific Northwest, Mediterranean influences, effortless and stylish presentations, and
simple preparations, all designed to share with friends and family.
Eva Kosmas Flores is a recipe developer, photographer, stylist, and founder of Adventures in
Cooking. She has been nominated for Saveur’s Best Food Blog Awards for Best Original Recipes
and featured in BuzzFeed, Glamour, Bon Appétit, The Kitchn, and more. Flores hosts travel-based
photography workshops around the globe through her company, First We Eat, a podcast of the
same name, and also hosts Secret Suppers, seasonally inspired pop-up dinners in her hometown of

and photography workshops
■■ More than 200 striking
photographs of food and the
beautiful Pacific Northwest
throughout all four seasons
■■ More than 100 innovative
recipes, inspired by market
ingredients and accented with
Mediterranean flair
■■ Gardening tips woven
throughout

The Cook’s Atelier
offers a taste of
Burgundy, with
classic French
recipes and
cooking techniques,
captivating photos,
and stories of
a family’s life
in France

story of a mother and daughter
who moved to France to create a
culinary destination
■■ Demystifies classic French
techniques in a beautiful and
visual way
■■ Presents both classic dishes
and lighter, fresher takes
on Burgundian cuisine with
130 recipes arranged in
seasonal menus
■■ A behind-the-scenes look at a
renowned cooking school that
attracts visitors from around
the world

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100+ recipes
300 color photographs
400 pages, 9 × 11"

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other and daughter American expats Marjorie Taylor and Kendall
Smith Franchini always dreamed of living in France. With a lot of

hard work and a sprinkling of fate, they realized this dream and founded

The Cook’s Atelier, a celebrated French cooking school in the heart of
Burgundy. Combining their professional backgrounds in food and wine,
they created a convivial international culinary destination. Their debut
cookbook chronicles their life in a charming French village and their
relationships with the region’s artisan food producers and winemakers.
Featuring more than 100 market-inspired recipes, the book—like their

school—teaches classic French techniques in a beautiful, approachable
way. With more than 200 enchanting photographs, The Cook’s Atelier is
a richly illustrated presentation of the family’s
delicious world, and a practical primer for
adopting elements of the French lifestyle at

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home, no matter where you live.
Marjorie Taylor and Kendall Smith Franchini
are the mother-and-daughter duo behind
The Cook’s Atelier, a French cooking school,
culinary boutique, and wine shop in Beaune,
France, which has been featured in many publications, including Travel & Leisure, Fodor’s,
Food & Wine, Condé Nast Traveler, and more.

om Fitzmorris is uniquely qualified to write about
the food of New Orleans. Born in the Crescent City

on Mardi Gras, he has been eating, celebrating, and
writing about the city’s cuisine for more than 30 years.
Now Fitzmorris is refreshing his bestselling
cookbook New Orleans Food. The book features all of
the favorite recipes, steeped in the town’s Creole and

Cajun traditions, but is updated to include a 16-page
color insert with gorgeous food photography and
an updated introduction. From small plates (Shrimp
Rémoulade with Two Sauces) to main courses (Redfish
Herbsaint, Creole Lamb Shanks) to desserts and drinks
(Bananas Foster, Beignets, and Café au Lait), these
dishes are elegant and casual, traditional, and evolved.
Tom Fitzmorris is a New Orleans–based food critic,
radio host, and author.

■■ This beautiful collection of more
than 100 fresh and accessible
recipes and photographs will
appeal to everyone interested in
the fast-growing farm-to-table
movement
■■ Katie Lee has a stronger media
presence than ever as co-host
of The Kitchen and more than
94,000 followers on Twitter and
303,000 on Instagram

atie Lee's Easy-Breezy Eats zeroes in on exactly the way we
want to eat in the summer and all season long. Host of both

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The Kitchen and Beach Bites, Katie shows readers how to maximize
the flavors of summer's tastiest dishes without spending too much
time on cooking or prep. Simple—and perfect with a glass of rosé—
Katie's food captures the look, feel, and tastes of summertime.
The book is filled with recipes that capture the refreshing

and relaxing season: Included are lobster Reuben sandwiches,
cornbread panzanella, peach blueberry cobbler, grilled pizza,
steak tacos served with avocado and fresh cilantro, honeydew
margaritas, and much, much more. Katie also offers ideas for
wine pairing and easy entertaining. Easy-Breezy
Eats—with its stunning photography and fresh, easy
recipes—brings to mind the ultimate summer fantasy:
the picturesque South Fork beaches, surfers, farm
stands, ripe strawberries, and poolside splashing.
Katie Lee, an award-winning home cook, is the host
of The Kitchen and Beach Bites and the author of The
Comfort Table. She lives in The Hamptons.

The legendary and mysterious history of the great
winery Château Cantemerle, beautifully illustrated
with romantic views of this ancient French vineyard
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■■ The history of an exceptional
wine narrated from an original
point of view, between fiction
and documentary
■■ 150 amazing photographs of the
park, vineyards, castle, and wine
cellars
■■ A deep dive into Bordeaux
history, from the Middles Ages to
the present

his book invites readers to discover an exceptional
wine grown in the French region of Bordeaux.

Château Cantemerle, which has been a vineyard since

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the Middle Ages, has a unique history full of mystery and
intrigue. To tell its story, Valérie Labadie has created an
original narrative, combining her own insights with the
imagined memory of Baroness de Villeneuve, a 19thcentury ancestor who signed the important Bordeaux
Wine Official Classification documents in 1855. With
150 stunning, atmospheric photographs, Labadie takes
readers on a journey around the vineyard, revealing
a mansion that looks like Sleeping Beauty’s castle,
mysterious shadowy cellars, and a romantic 200-acre
park in which wine-lovers can be lost for hours.
Including a detailed history of Cantemerle's wines,
this beautiful book will seduce wine lovers as they drift
through its pages, ideally with a glass of Bordeaux
in hand.
Valérie Labadie is a French writer, film director, and
photographer. She immersed herself in the history and
land of Château Cantemerle to create this book.

Berries, seeds,
peppercorns . . .
take a botanical
journey in search
of pepper, in all
its exotic diversity,
with 40 recipes
from French chefs

the landscapes in which the
spice grows
■■ Information and photographs of
more than 50 rare and flavorful
spices
■■ Full botanical details on each
variety along with specific
tasting notes
■■ Forty French chefs' recipes that
pair dishes with spices—a very
unusual cookbook

professional spice hunter, and food writer Bénédicte Bortoli
introduce the vast varieties of pepper, showing how the

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origins and quality of the pepper we use directly affect the
enjoyment of our food. Featuring more than 50 flavorful
varieties, including white and black Penja peppercorns, the
Tellicherry, the Batak berry, and more, the book depicts
the unique colors and shapes of different berries and
peppercorns in beautiful detail, alongside flavor profiles,
suggestions for uses, and botanical analysis. Stunning
photographs depict de Kerros’s adventures sourcing
pepper from Nepal, Cameroon, Indonesia, and Ethiopia,

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and acclaimed French chefs Didier Edon and Olivier Arlot
contribute more than 40 recipes, all employing pepper. With
more than 200 photographs and botanical drawings, this is
the definitive guide to one of the most significant spices.
Erwann de Kerros is a spice hunter and avid traveler. His
brand of spices, Terre Exotique, offers a wide range of
spices of the highest quality. Bénédicte Bortoli is a writer
and editor who specializes in food and wine.

A famed interior design and lifestyle
expert’s love letter to California
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■■ Author is a go-to for national
media and TV outlets as an
expert on decorating and
entertaining and has a large
social media platform
■■ A unique guide to design and
entertaining with a laid-back,
effortless vibe
■■ Includes recipes for California
comfort food and never-beforepublished interiors
■■ Author has strong brand
relationships with Ralph Lauren
Home, Williams-Sonoma, Pottery
Barn, Melissa’s Produce, Sur la
Table, Westfield, GOOP, Land
Rover, and Visit California

first book introduced readers to his casual American style and chic design sense. Now,

Hardcover

he has written a love letter to his home state in I Love California. This book is a journey up

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and down Highway 1 that takes readers from the redwoods of northern San Francisco, to the

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mountains of the Sierra Nevada, to the beaches of Southern California. Simple recipes and tips

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for entertaining are featured alongside never-before-seen interiors. Lavish photographs capture
the homes, people, and food of each unique location in glorious, sun-drenched detail. This
book even includes Turner’s signature recipes for California
comfort food, like his family’s Cioppino, Marinated Tri-tip Steak,
Mexican Chocolate Cake, and more.

More than just a design book, I Love California will appeal
to all readers—whether they’re entertaining friends and dining

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with family, or just wishing to visit the sun-dappled coast. As
Nathan says, “The recipes and decor here are inspired by my

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home state, but really it’s a state of mind.” Now, you can create
this dreamy California lifestyle anywhere.
Nathan Turner is the author of Nathan Turner’s American Style
(Abrams, 2012). Turner is a regular entertaining expert on The
Today Show, and his designs, parties, and products have been
featured in major publications including Architectural Digest,
Elle Decor, Vogue, Domino, Town & Country, House Beautiful,
Food & Wine, and more. He lives in Malibu.

Designer
Phoebe Howard
shows you how to
decorate with the
beautiful, relaxed
palette of the beach
and how to give any
space a charming,
seaside atmosphere

have never been more popular,
as consumers seek serenity and
mindfulness
■■ Readers will love Howard’s
foolproof color advice and fresh
color palettes for creating chic,
accessible style
■■ The coastal look has captured
hearts; this book will charm and
inspire interior design lovers
who want to adopt its casual,
everyday elegance

A House by the Sea
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Mist (pale blue schemes), Phoebe Howard shows design
lovers how to make the coastal style modern, fresh, and
very much their own.
Phoebe Howard opened her first store, Mrs. Howard, in
Jacksonville, Florida, 20 years ago and now has stores
in Georgia and North Carolina. Her stores, furnishings,
and interiors reflect the essence of coastal style and
charm. Her work is routinely featured in House Beautiful,
Coastal Living, Southern Accents, and Veranda. It has
also appeared in Elle Decor, InStyle, and the New York
Times. Phoebe resides in Jacksonville.

The first book from design sensation Brittany Watson
Jepsen of The House That Lars Built blog, featuring a
rainbow of 40 paper projects to make, share, and love
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■■ Brittany Jepsen is the go-to
for craft lovers wishing to
create outrageously gorgeous
decorations with over-thetop charm
■■ The author’s 500,000+ social
media fans rely on her for
colorful projects that are
contemporary and clever
■■ Beautifully photographed,
Jepsen’s Technicolor, Alice-inWonderland images (in every
color you can imagine) are truly
inspiring

Sought-after designer Brittany Watson Jepsen is known for the unusually
imaginative and amazingly beautiful designs
she creates for her website and host of clients

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(including Anthropologie). In Craft the Rainbow,
Jepsen walks readers through the easy basics
of transforming simple paper—including tissue,
crepe, cardstock, leaves of books, and vintage
and recycled paper—into vibrant, fanciful, handmade projects suitable for every occasion.
Brittany Watson Jepsen’s The House That Lars

The Exquisite Book of Paper
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Built is a lifestyle blog, design studio, and shop
with an array of licensed product lines for home
and entertaining. Her work has been featured
on The Today Show; in the New York Times,
Uppercase Magazine, UK Vogue; and on CNN.
Jepsen lives in Provo, Utah.

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outlines the basics of 10 classic embroidery stitches and
then teaches you how to use them to create 20 beautiful
and practical projects for hoops, for the home, and to

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wear. New and experienced embroiderers alike will be
delighted by the fresh motifs and bold color palettes
and empowered by the easy step-by-step instructions
and templates, which show that with just a few simple
stitches, some basic materials, and an idea or two, you
can stitch just about anything. A glossary of more than 50
additional patterns and motifs will inspire you to person-

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alize your projects and use your newfound embroidery
skills in fresh and imaginative ways. As an added bonus,
the book includes an envelope with 10 carbon transfer
papers for quickly transferring patterns to fabric.
Cristin Morgan is an accessories designer turned

contemporary embroidery artist. Her work can be
found at marigoldandmars.com and on Instagram
(@­marigoldandmars), where she also shares behindthe-scenes looks into her creative process. She lives in
Richmond, Virginia.

how to find their flow, maintain a positive mindset, and cultivate a rich and fulfilling life by focusing

creativity, and for all who wish to

on what truly matters. Chapters explore how to craft the soul, craft the right mindset, craft the right

better integrate creativity with

environment, craft good habits, rediscover your creative mojo, and maintain momentum, with each

everyday pursuits

section offering exercises for taking your creative practice to the next level. For anyone who has felt
disconnected from their creativity or has had trouble saving a space for their passions, Craft a Life

■■ The author has a strong and
engaged fan base, including

You Love will teach you how to make time for creativity each and every day.

more than 90,000 Instagram

Amy Tangerine teaches creative workshops all over the world. She has partnered with companies

subscribers

followers and 38,000 YouTube
including Disney, Facebook, Target, Sanrio, and more, and she has a scrapbook line with American
Crafts. She teaches online at Craftsy and Brit + Co. You can see more of her work at amytangerine.
com. She lives in Culver City, California.

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■■ Japanese stitch and knittingpattern books are highly sought
after, but are often expensive,
difficult to track down, and

A
groundbreaking
treasury of
150 intricate
Japanese stitch
patterns to knit in
four directions

challenging to use. This book
offers clear instruction in
Japanese knitting techniques and
patterns
■■ Knitters love stitch dictionaries
and they are willing to invest in
reference books that teach core
techniques

instructions for every single stitch. Each stitch pattern
receives Bernard’s unique four-direction makeover—topdown, bottom-up, back-and-forth, and in-the-round. To
showcase the knitting in action, Bernard also includes
instructions for six garments as well as her famous
formulas for knitting without a pattern.

Wendy Bernard is the author of The Knitting All Around
Stitch Dictionary, Up, Down, All-Around Stitch Dictionary,
and the Custom Knits series. Her popular blog, Knit and
Tonic (www.knitandtonic.net), has thousands of fans, and

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The Knitting All Around Stitch
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her knitwear patterns have been published everywhere,
from Knitty and Stitch Diva Studios to Interweave Knits
and Knitscene magazines. She teaches top-down
knitting on Creativebug, Craftsy, and via her DVD series
(Interweave) . Bernard lives in Thousand Oaks, California.

Everything you
need to make
pint-size, easy
projects using
your yarn stash
and the unique
patented Loome
tool included
in the book

a fun, new DIY tool, and for the
engaged and enthusiastic fans
of this up-and-coming brand
■■ The Loome tool makes it easy
to create tassels, weavings,
pom-poms, and other stylish,
of-the-moment pieces quickly
and easily with materials you
already have in your stash
■■ The book is a great value—the
tool (included in the book’s
packaging) retails separately
at $12

ings, and cords galore with Vilasinee Bunnag, founder of
Loome. Bunnag provides clear, step-by-step instructions
and colorful photography that will teach you how to use
the all-in-one tool (included in the book) to make mini
masterpieces. Once you’ve got the hang of working with
the tool, you’ll learn how to change and combine these
basic elements to make more than 20 bright and playful
projects—each developed by a guest designer—includ-

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ing pom-pom gift toppers, woven bracelets, and tassel
garlands. Loome Party is a fun, thorough, and modern
reference full of approachable how-to projects for readers of all ages.
Vilasinee Bunnag is the co-creator, designer, and
creative director of Loome, a Brooklyn-based company
that markets the Loome tool, an all-in-one fiber craft tool.
She is an exuberant crafter, designer, and entrepreneur.

stores worldwide. Her 90,000+
social media followers subscribe
to her YouTube channel and
eagerly await her classes and
appearances
■■ Now, mere mortals (like you
and me) can use the techniques
Howard uses to create our own
masterpieces (for a fraction of
the cost of antiques)
■■ Howard’s book merges the allure
of flea market hunting guides
with solid how-to information

hether you dream of restoring an heirloom to
its former beauty, or just want to modernize a

flea market treasure, Amy Howard has the design and
refinishing secrets you need. Here are all the furniture

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finishing recipes, techniques, and tips that have made
Howard’s beloved classes sold-out success stories,
and made Howard herself the go-to guru of refinishing
and “use what you have” redecorating. Try your hand at
unique painted and faux finishes, and experiment with

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gold leaf, distressing, and marvelous graining effects.
Along the way, you will learn a treasure trove of techniques, as Howard shares before-and-after makeovers
from her studio and offers impeccable step-by-step
instruction in all that is needed to achieve each look.

Amy Howard is a designer, teacher, and driving force
in the world of home furnishings. Her dedication to the
mantra “rescue, restore, redecorate” is evident within
the Amy Howard line of products. She is a regular
contributor to Family Circle and Women’s Day magazines, and is also launching a furniture collection with
F. Schumacher in 2017. Howard lives with her husband,
Gene, in Memphis, Tennessee.

has sold more than 1.6 million
copies
■■ The book continues to be an
in-demand favorite, and has
remained in print for more than
35 years
■■ Levy actively promotes the
book at her many speaking
engagements

grandmothers to record important memories,
family traditions, favorite recipes, and special
stories to pass along to their grandchildren.

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With more than 1.6 million copies sold, the
book continues to appeal to new generations
of grandmothers. This beautiful classic
includes specially designed wrapping paper
and a notecard with envelope for convenient
gift giving.
Judith Levy is the author of several keepsake
books, including Grandmother Remembers
Holidays. She and her husband, Herb, were
named Grandparents of the Year in 2007 for
the state of Florida, where they live.

International Rescue Committee,
which is partnering with
Abrams Press on this book
■■ Nguyen’s The Sympathizer won
the Pulitzer Prize, the Dayton
Literary Peace Prize, and the
Carnegie Medal for Excellence
in Fiction from the ALA, among
many other awards

n January 2017, Donald Trump signed an executive order stopping entry to the

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United States from seven predominantly Muslim countries and dramatically

cutting the number of refugees allowed to resettle in the United States each year.

The American people spoke up, with protests, marches, donations, and lawsuits
that quickly overturned the order. But the refugee caps remained.
In The Displaced, Pulitzer Prize–winning writer Viet Thanh Nguyen, himself
a refugee, brings together a host of prominent refugee writers to
explore and illuminate the refugee experience. Featuring original
essays by Ishmael Beah, Maaza Mengiste, Aleksander Hemon, Ariel
Dorfman, Kao Kalia Yang, Chris Abani, Porochista Khakpour, and
many others, The Displaced is an indictment of closing our doors, and
a powerful look at what it means to be forced to leave home and find
a place of refuge.
Viet Thanh Nguyen was born in Vietnam in 1971. After the fall of
Saigon in 1975, he and his family fled to the United States. The author
of three books, Nguyen is the Aerol Arnold Chair of English and
Professor of English and American Studies and Ethnicity at University
of Southern California. He lives in Los Angeles.

From the celebrated historian, a spirited
chronicle of gay life and culture in London
spanning its earliest days to the present
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■■ Ackroyd is one of today’s
preeminent historians with a
lengthy list of strong-selling
volumes on English culture and
history; Queer City was a Sunday

n Queer City, the acclaimed Peter Ackroyd looks at London in a whole new way–through
the complete history and experiences of its gay and lesbian population. In Roman

Londinium, the city was dotted with lupanaria (“wolf dens” or public pleasure houses),
fornices (brothels), and thermiae (hot baths). Then came the Emperor Constantine, with his
bishops, monks, and missionaries. And so began an endless loop of alternating permissiveness and censure. Ackroyd takes us right into the hidden history of the city; from the

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notorious Normans to the frenzy of executions for sodomy in the early nineteenth century.
He journeys through the coffee bars of sixties Soho to Gay Liberation, disco music, and the
horror of AIDS. Ackroyd reveals the hidden story of London, with its diversity, thrills, and
energy, as well as its terrors, dangers, and risks, and in doing so,

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explains the origins of all English-speaking gay culture.
Peter Ackroyd is an award-winning historian, biographer, novelist,
poet, and broadcaster. He is the author of the acclaimed nonfiction
bestsellers London: The Biography, Thames, and London Under;
biographies of figures including Charles Dickens, William Blake,

and Alfred Hitchcock; and a multi-volume history of England. He
has won the Whitbread Biography Award, the Guardian Fiction
Prize, and the Somerset Maugham Award. He holds a CBE for
services to literature and lives in London.

From a leading criminal psychologist, a
smart and highly readable exploration of
evil, grounded in the latest research
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■■ Shaw is a media natural, and has
been extensively featured for her
research

banker, others find abhorrent. And if evil is only in the eye of the beholder, can it be said to
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exist at all?
In Evil, Shaw uses case studies and examples from academia and popular culture and

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anecdotes from everyday life to break down complex information and concepts like the
neuroscience of evil, the psychology of bloodlust, and
workplace misbehavior. This is a wide-ranging exploration into a fascinating, darkly compelling subject.
Dr. Julia Shaw is a criminal psychologist who holds a
research post at University College London. She has an
MSc in psychology and law from Maastricht University
and a PhD in psychology from the University of British
Columbia. She is a regular contributor to Scientific
American, regularly works as an expert witness, and
consults with police, military, and business.

A charming, unflinchingly honest memoir about
what it takes to grow our food, by the owner
of a leading sustainable organic farm
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■■ An inspiring story of one family
living out their ideals and
changing the food system
■■ The New Farm supplies to the

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fter years of working at the ends of the earth in
human rights and development, Brent Preston and

his wife were die-hard city dwellers. But when their sec-

very best restaurants, and chefs

ond child arrived, the shine came off urban living. In 2003

from David Chang to Daniel

they bought a hundred acres and a rundown farmhouse

Boulud are on board to promote

and set out to build a real farm, one that would sustain

“A must-read story told with
honesty, humor, and humility by
a passionate farmer who reminds
us what our food system can and
should be about.” —Daniel Boulud

joy, a passionate book by an important new voice.
Brent Preston worked as a human rights investigator, aid worker, election observer,
and journalist on four continents before finding his true calling as a farmer. With his
wife, he runs The New Farm outside Creemore, Ontario.

A lively exploration into the world of rare
and obscure wine grapes, looking at
why we drink what we drink and what we’re missing
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■■ A rich, multifaceted book,
blending travel, history, and
business

PR AIS E FOR JA SON WILSON
“A natural storyteller.”
—Wine Enthusiast

■■ Obscure grapes and wines from
many of the regions covered here
are among the hottest trends in
the wine world today

“Funny, smart, and just irreverent
enough that you trust every
word he writes.”—Eater.com

■■ Wilson is a well-connected
journalist and the editor for the
Best American Travel Writing
series

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auxerrois to zierfandler—but 80% of the wine we drink is made from only

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20 grapes. In Godforsaken Grapes, Jason Wilson looks at how that came to
be and takes the reader on a journey into what else is out there.
From Switzerland, Austria, and Portugal through France and Italy, and
back to the United States, Wilson delves into the rare and wonderful. Blending extensive travels in wine-producing regions and conversations with wine evangelists, cutting-edge hipster winemakers,

and explorers on an obsessive hunt for the strangest grapes in the
world, Godforsaken Grapes is an entertaining love letter to wine.
Jason Wilson is an award-winning journalist and the author of
Boozehound: On the Trail of the Rare, the Obscure, and the
Overrated in Spirits. The series editor for Best American Travel
Writing since its inception in 2000, Wilson has also written for the
Washington Post, the New York Times, the New Yorker, Condé Nast
Traveler, and many other magazines and newspapers. He lives in
the Philadelphia suburbs.

Explore the life and mind of Timothy Leary
through his kaleidoscopic archive
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■■ The first look at Timothy Leary’s
archive of largely unpublished
correspondence and other
papers
■■ LSD and other psychedelic drugs
are of enduring interest to many
readers

and mysticism and spirituality, with a passion to determine what
lies beyond our consciousness. Through Leary’s papers, the reader
meets such key figures as Allen Ginsberg, William S. Burroughs, Ken
Kesey, Marshall McLuhan, Aldous Huxley, John Lennon and Yoko
Ono, and Carl Sagan. Author Jennifer Ulrich organizes this rich material into an annotated narrative of Leary’s adventurous life, an epic
quest that had a lasting impact on American culture.
Jennifer Ulrich is an archivist who spent more than a year working
with Timothy Leary’s papers at the New York Public Library. She
lives in New York City. Timothy Leary’s son Zach Leary is the host
of the It’s All Happening podcast. He lives in Los Angeles. Michael
Horowitz founded the Fitz Hugh Ludlow Memorial Library of drug
literature. He lives in Vancouver.

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Grocery
THE BUYING AND SELLING OF FOOD IN AMERICA
■ ■ BY M I C H A E L R U H L M A N

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■■ Ruhlman is a New York Times–

A James Beard
Award winner
investigates the
modern American
supermarket to
reveal how our
food is sourced,
marketed, and
consumed

bestselling and James Beard
Award–winning author
■■ He has been a judge on Iron
Chef America and The Next
Iron Chef and has appeared on
Cooking Under Fire and Anthony
Bourdain’s No Reservations
■■ This book comes at a time of
mounting concern about the rise
of obesity, confusion around
special diets, and troublesome
food production practices

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rominently featured in the New York Times, the

the way you walk through the

Boston Globe, and The Atlantic, and on NPR and

supermarket aisles.” —Bon Appétit

CBS This Morning, when first released in hardcover,
Grocery has been praised by critics as “an illuminating

“Deeply reported.”—Time

journey through and behind the grocery store” and

★ “Informative and

called “informative and inspiring.” Ruhlman’s thoroughly

inspiring.”—Booklist

researched examination of the grocery store and its

A− “[An] engaging exploration of

place in our ever-shifting food landscape, now available

the ways American eating habits

in paperback, is by turns personal, political, and practical

have changed over the past half

in its focus. His profile of the Cleveland-based family-run

century.” —Entertainment Weekly

chain Heinen’s provides the perfect lens through which
to examine our evolving attitudes about food and how
these echo larger changes in American culture.

lanthropist known for her roles in such films as David
Lynch’s Blue Velvet and Wild at Heart, Campbell
Scott and Stanley Tucci’s Big Night, and Peter Weir’s
Fearless. Isabella is also the author and director of
the book and short film series Green Porno. She
lives on Long Island. Patrice Casanova is a Frenchborn portrait photographer whose past subjects
have included Jessica Lange, Brooke Shields, Patti
Hansen, and others. He lives on Long Island.

an active, engaged community
■■ Combines two bestselling
gift categories: Birding and
Inspiration
■■ Stunning gift package and will
merchandize beautifully with a
complementary notecard line
and journal from Noterie

beautiful cut paper birds. Each composition reflects
thousands of intricate cuts, lending an astounding
level of texture to each bird, while remaining

delicate and ethereal. Every bird is paired with a
message of kindness and strength that uses the
bird’s individual traits to encourage bravery and perseverance in the reader. Chapters include: Birds for
Joy, Creativity, Patience, Kindness, Communication,
Strength, Awareness, Action, and Transformation.
Brave Birds is a gorgeous gift, with foil stamping

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and debossing that mimics White’s cut-paper art,
and appeals to bird lovers and anyone in need of
artful inspiration.
Maude White is a cut-paper artist living in New York
State’s Hudson Valley. She has been featured online

and in print, including features and articles in Urban
Outfitters and Artvoice. She created the shadow
theater segment in Stefan Sagmeister’s film and her
work has been showcased in international galleries.

o you consider yourself an environmental ally? Maybe you recycle your household goods,
ride a bike, and avoid too much air travel. But did you know that the primary driver of climate

change isn’t plastics, or cars, or airplanes? Did you know that it’s actually our industrialized food

that originated the Eat for the
Planet movement, has more than
6 million monthly visitors and

system? In this fascinating new book, authors Nil Zacharias and Gene Stone share new research,

will be a marketing partner for

intriguing infographics, and compelling arguments that support what scientists across the world are

the book

beginning to affirm and uphold: By making even minimal dietary changes, anyone can have a positive,

■■ In recent years, vegan books

lasting impact on our planet. If you love the planet, the only way to save it is by switching out meat for

have continued to dominate

plant-based meals, one bite at a time.

the marketplace. This book
celebrates the vegan lifestyle,

Nil Zacharias is the cofounder and editor in chief of One Green Planet (onegreenplanet.org), which is

but also delves more deeply into

one of the largest and fastest-growing independent digital media platforms in the food sustainability

the environmental argument

and green space. Zacharias lives in New York City. Gene Stone has written and coauthored 40 books
on a wide variety of subjects, including the national bestsellers Forks Over Knives and How Not to Die.
Stone lives in New York City.

behind it
■■ Nil Zacharias and Gene Stone are
able to share expert knowledge
about the intersection of
veganism and environmentalism
■■ With an inclusive message, 25
infographics, and low price point,
this book will have a wide reach

covering an eclectic range of styles from kawaii cute to genderless looks, while designers, editors,

■■ Written and photographed by
Japanese fashion insiders who
have interviewed the most well-

models, stylists, and other important personalities in the Tokyo fashion scene share their individual

known, exciting personalities in

approaches to style in interviews. Moving from a glimpse of the outrageous fashion found on the

the Tokyo fashion scene

streets of Harajuku to everyday-chic work and weekend attire, this comprehensive guide offers a

■■ More than 200 original

lively overview of an extraordinary urban culture with a rich collection of inspirational photographs

photographs showcase the

and practical guidance for cultivating Tokyo style, no matter where you live. Concluding with a

vibrant city and its incredible

curated selection of the best boutiques and vintage stores, along with some of the most fashionable
places to eat and drink, Tokyo Street Style is a colorful lookbook and travel guide filled with insight
from Japan’s most fascinating tastemakers.

fashion
■■ The next book in the Street Style
series, in the tradition of the
bestselling Paris Street Style

Yoko Yagi is a fashion editor and writer who has worked with the well-known women’s fashion
magazine SOEN and Bunka Publishing Bureau’s editorial department. Tohru Yuasa is a fashion
photographer who is a regular contributor to GQ, ELLE a table, ELLE Decor, UOMO (Shueisha), and
dancyu. Yagi and Yuasa are both graduates of Bunka Fashion College and currently live in Tokyo.

t a time in which a woman can be a firefighter,
surgeon, astronaut, military officer, athlete, judge,

and more, what does it mean to dress like a woman?

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Dress Like a Woman turns that question on its head by
sharing a myriad of interpretations across history. The
book includes 300 incredible photographs that illustrate
how women’s roles have changed over the last century.
The women pictured in this book inhabit a fascinating
intersection of gender, fashion, politics, culture, class,
nationality, and race. There are some familiar faces,
including trailblazers Amelia Earhart, Angela Davis, and
Michelle Obama, but the majority of photographs are of

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ordinary working women from many backgrounds and
professions. With essays by renowned fashion writer
Vanessa Friedman and feminist writer Roxane Gay, Dress
Like a Woman offers a comprehensive look at the role of
gender and dress in the workplace.

witty storytelling, Bygone Badass Broads gives new life to these
historic female pioneers. Starting in the fifth century BC and
continuing to the present, the book takes a closer look at bold

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and inspiring women who dared to step outside the traditional
gender roles of their time. Coupled with riveting illustrations and
Lee’s humorous and conversational storytelling style, this book
is an outright celebration of the badass women who paved the
way for the rest of us.
Mackenzi Lee holds a BA in history and an MFA in writing for
children and young adults from Simmons College. She is the
New York Times bestselling author of the historical fantasy
novels This Monstrous Thing and The Gentleman’s Guide to
Vice and Virtue, as well as the forthcoming The Lady’s Guide to
Petticoats and Piracy (2018) and Semper Augustus (2019). She
currently calls Boston home, where she works as an independent bookstore manager.

In a universe of
alternative facts,
The Encyclopedia
of Misinformation
is an essential
reference

■■ Conspiracy theories, high-tech
chicanery, and rampant fabulism
resonate in the zeitgeist
■■ In the style of a classic
encyclopedia—with 50 twocolor illustrations, a debossed
cover, and more than 250
entries from A to Z—this stylish,
comprehensive reference book
makes an irresistible gift

Gerrymandering, Kayfabe, Laugh Tracks, Milli Vanilli, P.T. Barnum,
Photoshopping, Potemkin Villages, Rachel Dolezal, Strategery,
Truthiness, and the Uncanny Valley. From A to Z, this is the definitive
guide to how we are tricked, and how we trick ourselves.
Rex Sorgatz is a writer, designer, and technologist based in New
York City. His previous incarnations include being the editor of a
paranormal magazine, an early blogger, a contributing editor at Wired,
an executive producer at msnbc.com, the founder of several startups,
and part of a team awarded a Pulitzer Prize. His digital media consulting agency has worked with SNL, BuzzFeed, The Week, IFC, NBC,
MLS, Mediaite, Newsweek, Rookie Mag, and more. His reflections
on the intersection of media, technology, and culture have appeared
around the internet, including New York and Backchannel.

Hilarious instructions
for achieving a stable
romantic relationship
from a professionally
funny couple who
did it themselves

cable network Pop in 2017
■■ An army of comedy-world friends
will mobilize for the book’s
promotion
■■ A funny book about
relationships—written by an
actual husband and wife—will
appeal to the media
■■ The book is highly giftable with
its graphs, flowcharts, and twocolor interior design

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CollegeHumor veterans and viral-video stars who happen
to be a real-life husband-and-wife team? With candor, bite,
and charm, HEY, U UP? takes readers on an eight-chapter

journey through the trials of hooking up to the foibles of
marriage, and combines the authors’ prescriptive advice
with the unfolding story of their own relationship. HEY, U

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UP? tackles all the milestones of relationships today—both
glorious and embarrassing—with sections ranging from
“How to Ask Someone Out After You’ve Slept with Them” all
the way to “Establish Your Family as the Christmas Family by
Turning Your Significant Other Against Their Own Parents.” In
addition to the laugh-out-loud essays, lists, questionnaires,
and even flowcharts further enliven the pages.

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Emily Axford’s pieces have been featured in McSweeney’s
and The Onion and she has appeared on Inside Amy
Schumer and The Colbert Report. Brian Murphy is the
founding editor of dorkly.com and the cocreator of the
Dinosaur Office video series for Nintendo. They both appear
on TruTV’s Adam Ruins Everything. Based in Los Angeles,
they are the writers and stars of the show Hot Date for the
cable network Pop.

A hilarious tale of friendship in the big city for
anyone who’s ever started an email to a group of
friends with the familiar refrain, “Hey ladies!”
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■■ The book is based off of a popular
column in The Toast
■■ The friendships in the book are
immediately recognizable and
laugh-out-loud funny
■■ Both authors are incredibly

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ased on the column of the same name that appeared in The Toast, Hey Ladies! is a laugh-outloud read that follows a fictitious group of eight 20-and-30-something female friends for one

year of holidays, summer house rentals, dates, brunches, breakups, and, of course, the planning of a
disastrous wedding. This instantly relatable story is told entirely through emails, texts, DMs, and every
other form of communication known to man.
The women in the book are stand-ins for annoying friends that we all have. There’s Nicole, who’s
always broke and tries to pay for things in Forever21 gift cards. There’s Katie, the self-important

media savvy and will be pivotal in

budding journalist, who thinks a retweet and a byline are the same thing. And there’s Jen, the DIY

marketing and publicity plans

suburban bride-to-be. With a perfectly pitched sardonic tone, Hey Ladies! will have you cringing and
laughing as you recognize your own friends, and even yourself.
Michelle Markowitz is a writer and producer. Her work has been featured in the New York Times, The
Hairpin, Fast Company, Jezebel, and New York Magazine, and on The Today Show, Good Morning

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America, MTV, and more. Caroline Moss is the creative director at CNBC. She has written for the New
York Times, New York Magazine, Racked, The Hairpin, and more. They both live in New York City.

Gentlemen, Behave!
MANNERS FOR THE MODERN MAN
■ ■ BY DAV I D C O G G I N S
■ I L LU S T R AT I O N S BY C H R I S TO P H E R D e LO R E N ZO
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■■ Features sidebars and
commentary from some of the
most respected men in fashion,
style, and etiquette, including
leading voices on style, travel,

From the
New York Times
bestselling author
of Men and Style
comes a witty primer
on manners for
the modern man

and writing
■■ Provides a contemporary look at
what it means to be a gentleman
in the age of social media
■■ A smart design, original
illustrations, and a perfect
package make this book the
ideal gift for any man seeking to
perfect his manners

for the Modern Man believes in manners. This book doesn’t
tell you which fork to use or how to write a thank you note.
But it is going to remind you of basic, respectful rules you

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may have forgotten or have chosen to ignore. Comprised of
essays, interviews, and lists of guidelines for men of all ages,
this book provides an honest, playful, and humorous look at
the conflicted state of manners today. Subjects that may fluster
today’s man—such as tipping, toasting, texting, grooming,
dating, office behavior, and home decor—are explored with
Coggins’s signature wit and humor.
With humorous illustrations and contributions from some of

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today’s male style icons, Gentleman, Behave! makes the case
for being the man who offers the best seat to his companion,
who knows when to pick up the tab, and who remembers to do
what’s right even if it isn’t always rewarded.
David Coggins is the author of the New York Times bestseller
Men and Style. He has written about style, design, and
manners for numerous publications, including Esquire and the
Wall Street Journal. He is a contributing editor at Condé Nast
Traveler and lives in New York City.

alk down any street, stroll through any park,
step into a bar or restaurant, and everyone

is glued to their mobile devices. Many of us struggle

with the near-constant urge to check our phones—the
average person interacts with their device more than

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2,600 times a day—and this dependence is affecting our
relationships, our work, and our quality of life. It seems
the technology that was supposed to connect us has
tipped us in the other direction, creating unnecessary
stress and distance in our lives.
Off: Your Digital Detox for a Better Life isn’t about
reverting to a tech-free way of life—it’s about balance.
Digital entrepreneur Tanya Goodin offers a guide that
will free up hours of your time and lead you back to the
pastimes (and people) you love. Learn to cultivate a
healthier relationship with your digital devices by adopting simple practices that encourage mindfulness, deeper
connection to others, more restful sleep, and increased
creativity. Illustrated with serene and inspiring photography, Off will help you free yourself from technology and
be more present in your own life.
Tanya Goodin is an award-winning digital entrepreneur
and founder of digital-detox specialists Time To Log Off.
She lives in London.

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Fifty Places to Run
Before You Die
■ ■ BY C H R I S S A N T E L L A
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■■ The Fifty Places series has sold
more than 500,000 copies

The bestselling
Fifty Places
series
returns with a
globe-trotting
guide to the
best and most
beautiful places
to run, as
recommended by
running insiders

combined
■■ Running is a hugely popular
sport, with millions participating
each year in events
■■ Covers some of the most popular
running destinations and road
races throughout the world
■■ Each chapter features tips on
when to go, where to stay, and
how to prepare, plus online
resources and expert advice
■■ The perfect gift for serious and
aspiring runners

ifty Places to Run Before You Die is a beautifully
illustrated collection of the most exhilarating run-

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ning courses in the world. Featuring a balance of popular
races (marathons, 10Ks, and endurance runs) and scenic

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trails off the beaten path, as well as interviews with
accomplished runners and leaders of respected running
organizations, this book divulges the details that make
each venue unique—and plenty of tips for those who
aspire to run there. Readers will discover events and
courses both national and international, including the
Ultra-Trail du Mont Blanc in France, the New York City
Marathon, the Vancouver Sun Run, the Grand Canyon,
the Dolomites in Italy, and the Great Ocean Road
Marathon in Australia. Fifty Places to Run Before You Die
is an essential travel companion for runners of all levels
seeking to conquer new terrain while breaking personal

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Chris Santella is the author of 13 other titles in the Fifty
Places series. A freelance writer and marketing consultant based in Portland, Oregon, he contributes regularly
to the New York Times and Forbes.com.

Image title, The Steampunk Bible,
has sold more than 71,000 copies
■■ Amazing top-tier contributors

An expanded
edition of the
highly successful
and beautifully
illustrated writing
companion

include George R. R. Martin, Lev
Grossman, Neil Gaiman, Michael
Moorcock, Karen Joy Fowler,
and more
■■ The author’s profile has
grown with the success of his
bestselling Southern Reach
trilogy, which is being adapted
for the big screen by Hollywood
producing giant Scott Rudin

employs bold, full-color drawings, maps, renderings, and
visualizations to stimulate creative thinking. On top of all
that, the book features sidebars and essays from some
of the biggest names working in the field today, including George R. R. Martin, Lev Grossman, Neil Gaiman,
Michael Moorcock, and Karen Joy Fowler. For the fifth
anniversary of the original publication, Jeff VanderMeer
has added an additional 32 pages of diagrams,
illustrations, and writing exercises creating the ultimate
volume of inspiring advice that is also a stunning and
inspiring object.
Jeff VanderMeer is the New York Times bestselling
author of more than 20 books including novels and
fiction anthologies. He has won the Nebula Award,
the British Fantasy Award, and, three times, the World
Fantasy Award and has been a finalist for the Hugo
Award. He is the cofounder and assistant director of
Shared Worlds, a unique fantasy and science fiction writing camp for teenagers. He lives in Tallahassee, Florida.

Internationally
bestselling
author Audrey
Niffenegger and
graphic novel
heavyweight
Eddie Campbell
team up for a
collection that
reveals the
idiosyncratic
nature of love

and Eddie Campbell are recently
married, bringing a fun and fresh
take on relationships to their first
formal collaboration
■■ The book features an
introduction from Niffenegger,
framing the project and giving
the reader some context for this
eclectic collection
■■ Niffenegger’s previous book for
Abrams ComicArts, Raven Girl,
was a New York Times bestseller

Hell by Alan Moore, collaborate on a wonderfully
bizarre collection that celebrates and satirizes love of
all kinds. With 13 different stories told through illus-

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trated prose or comics panels, the couple explores

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the idiosyncratic nature of relationships in a variety of
genres, from fractured fairy tales to historical fiction
to paper dolls. With Niffenegger’s sharp, imaginative
prose and Campbell’s diverse art styles, Bizarre

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Romance is the debut collection by two of the most
important storytellers of our time.
Audrey Niffenegger is the author of the international
bestsellers The Time Traveler’s Wife and Her Fearful

The inspirational
story of the
Roebling family
and their creation
of the iconic
Brooklyn Bridge
comes to life
in this original
graphic novel

and tourist attraction
■■ The first illustrated narrative
nonfiction graphic novel about
the building of the Brooklyn
Bridge—perfect for history buffs
■■ Peter J. Tomasi is a well-known
figure in the comics community,
having edited countless comics
for DC Comics in his 25-year
career and written over 400
comic books
■■ Emily Roebling’s contributions
to the Brooklyn Bridge’s
construction have made her a
symbol for women in STEM

to follow, as Washington developed caisson disease,
leaving him bedridden. Washington’s wife, Emily, deftly
assumed a key role in the bridge’s construction by

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becoming her husband’s eyes and ears at the work site.
As Washington’s wisest council, Emily skillfully navigated
work crews who now had to answer to a woman, contrac-

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tors, a hostile press, and greedy city politicians—all
looking to take credit for the magnificent bridge slowly
making its way across the East River. Through it all, the
Roeblings persisted, rising above every obstacle to build
the great bridge that connects Brooklyn and New York.
Peter J. Tomasi is a former editor at DC Comics and a
New York Times bestselling author. He lives in New York.
Sara Duvall is an Eisner-nominated Latina comics artist.
A cartooning graduate from the School of Visual Arts,
Duvall is the artist for the web comic Deja Brew. She lives
in Renton, Washington.

his new paperback edition coincides with the release of the movie
adaptation My Friend Dahmer and includes a full-color selection of

movie photos.
You only think you know this story. In 1991, Jeffrey Dahmer—the
most notorious serial killer since Jack the Ripper—seared himself into

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the American consciousness. To the public, Dahmer was a monster who
committed unthinkable atrocities. To Derf Backderf, Dahmer was a much
more complex figure: a high school friend with whom he had shared
classrooms, hallways, and car rides. In My Friend Dahmer, a haunting and

surprisingly sympathetic portrait of a disturbed young
from the deep recesses of his psyche—a shy kid, a
teenage alcoholic, and a goofball who never quite fit
in with his classmates. With profound insight, what
emerges is a Jeffrey Dahmer that few ever really
knew, and readers will never forget.
Derf Backderf is the bestselling author of Trashed
and the recipient of the prestigious Robert F.
Kennedy Journalism Award for political cartooning.
His weekly comic strip, The City, appeared in more
than one hundred newspapers over the past twentytwo years. He lives in Cleveland, Ohio.

NOW IN PAPERBACK

The Best We Could Do
A N I L LU S T R AT E D M E M O I R
■ ■ BY T H I B U I
S E LLING POINTS
■■ National Bestseller
■■ Selected as a Best of 2017 by
The A.V. Club, Booklist, Vulture,
Yahoo!, and Paste
■■ 4 starred reviews—Booklist,
Library Journal, Publishers
Weekly, and Shelf Awareness
■■ An ABA Indies Introduce Winter/
Spring 2017 Selection
■■ A Summer 2017 Indie Next
Selection
“A book to break your heart and heal it.”
—Viet Thanh Nguyen, Pulitzer Prize–
winning author of The Sympathizer
“Feels like one of the first great
works of socially relevant comics
art of the Trump era.”—Vulture

her family’s journey from their war-torn home in Vietnam
to their new lives in America. Exploring the anguish of
immigration and the lasting effects that displacement
has on a child and family, Bui documents the difficulties
immigrants face as they build new lives for themselves. At
the heart of Bui’s story is a universal struggle: adjusting
to life as a first-time mother. With haunting, poetic writing

and breathtaking art, The Best We Could Do examines
the strength of family, the importance of identity, and the
meaning of home, providing inspiration to all who search
for a better future while longing for a simpler past.
Thi Bui was born in Vietnam and immigrated to the United
States as a child. She studied art and legal studies and at
one point wanted to be a civil rights lawyer, but became
a public school teacher instead. Bui lives in Berkeley,
California, with her son, her husband, and her mother. The
Best We Could Do is her debut graphic novel.

Explore the life and legacy of the world’s most
celebrated fashion designer, Coco Chanel
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■■ Coco Chanel is among the most
famous fashion designers in
history, and her brand remains
one of the most profitable in
the world
■■ Susan Goldman Rubin is known
for producing well-researched,
highly praised, and sophisticated
author biographies of artists and
other important figures
■■ 2018 is the 135th anniversary
of Chanel’s birth, on August
19, 1883

ward-winning author Susan Goldman Rubin introduces readers to the most
well-known fashion designer in the world, Coco Chanel. Beginning with

the difficult years Chanel spent in an orphanage, Goldman Rubin traces Coco’s

development as a designer and demonstrates
how her determination to be independent
helped her gain worldwide recognition. Coco
Chanel focuses on the obstacles Chanel faced
as a financially independent woman in an era
when women were expected to marry; as
well as her fierce competition with the Italian
fashion designer Elsa Schiaparelli; and some

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of her most memorable firsts for the fashion
industry, including the little black dress, the
quilted purse with gold chain, and the perfume
Chanel No. 5. The book includes a bibliography,
a list of where to see her work, and an index.

Susan Goldman Rubin is the author of many
biographies for young people, including Diego
Rivera: An Artist for the People and Hot Pink:
The Life and Fashions of Elsa Schiaparelli. She
lives in Malibu, California.

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Be Our Guest!
■ ■ BY G R AY M A L I N
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■■ Gray Malin’s Beaches is a New
York Times bestseller and his
photographs have fueled a global
lifestyle brand
■■ Malin has an impressive
marketing platform, boasting
215,000 Instagram followers
■■ This series of photographs
features some of Malin’s
bestselling prints, which are
popular with young parents
decorating stylish baby rooms

elcome to the Parker Hotel, where you’ll experience a delightful time
away, filled with everything you’d expect from a sunny, California vacation.

There’s tennis courts and a lemonade stand, a gorgeous pool, and a lawn for croquet.

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But, the other guests and staff are more than a little unexpected . . .
From the New York Times bestselling photographer of Beaches, Gray Malin,
comes Be Our Guest!, Malin’s first children’s picture book, compiled from his
acclaimed series of photographs Gray Malin at the Parker. If Eloise had lived in an
animal-only hotel, it would have had the style and whimsy of the Parker. Just reading
Be Our Guest! will whisk children away on a temporary holiday, which is nothing less
than extraordinary.
Gray Malin is a photographer best known for his aerial beach photography, which he
has transformed into a lighthearted, conversation-igniting, joyful brand. His work’s
sense of adventure and escapism has turned him into a household name. He lives in
Los Angeles.

Join Gray Malin’s menagerie of adorable
animals for a playful stay at the Parker Hotel

Munmun
■ ■ BY J E S S E A N D R E W S

ALSO OF INTEREST

Explore how money rules our lives,
in a mind-blowing world where
wealth equals physical size

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■■ The wealth-equals-size premise
has never been done before,
and neither has the language
Andrews invents for his alternate
reality. Wild and unexpected,
this is a social novel guaranteed
to get readers talking
■■ Me and Earl and the Dying Girl
continues to sell, and Jesse is a
huge draw at teen book events
across the country
■■ The richest 1 percent of the US
own 35 percent of the country’s
wealth. The 400 wealthiest
Americans have more wealth
than half of all Americans
combined

n an alternate reality a lot like our world, every person’s physical size is directly
proportional to their wealth. The poorest of the poor are the size of rats, and bil-

lionaires are the size of skyscrapers.
Warner and his sister Prayer are destitute—and tiny. Their size is not just demean-

ing, but dangerous: day and night they face mortal dangers that bigger richer people
don’t ever have to think about, from being mauled by cats to their house getting
stepped on. There are no cars or phones built small enough for them, or schools or
hospitals, for that matter—there’s no point, when no one that little has any purchasing
power, and when salaried doctors and teachers would never fit in buildings so small.
Warner and Prayer know their only hope is to scale up, but how can two littlepoors
survive in a world built against them?
A brilliant, warm, funny trip, unlike anything else out there, and a social novel for
our time in the tradition of 1984 or Invisible Man. Inequality is made intensely visceral
by an adventure and tragedy both hilarious and heartbreaking.
Jesse Andrews is the New York Times–
bestselling author of Me and Earl and
the Dying Girl and the screenwriter
of that book’s Sundance Grand Jury
Prize–winning movie adaptation. He’s
also the author of The Haters, which
Booklist called “effortlessly readable,
deeply enjoyable,” in a starred review.
He lives in Brooklyn.

An excerpt from
Munmun
Being littlepoor is notsogood.
I know I know, you think you know this already, howabout I just tell you
though.
I want to see if this makes you laugh. A middlerich kid stepped on our
house and crushed my dad to death. Then that same year a cat attacked my
mom at the dump and snapped her spine. There. That’s it. Did you blurt a
little giggly laugh? No you didn’t, okay good, ofcourse thanks for not laughing.
To me, it’s not very funny. But to some people, super funny. Mostly I mean
the people too big to worry about getting stomped, squashed, catcrippled,
sewerdrowned, mudburied, any of your classic littlepoor terrors.
We were as littlepoor as you can get, a tenth of middlescale, about as
big as rats. We preferred to say squirrels, because a squirrel is a little bigger
and ofcourse less disgusting. But squirrels are about eighthscale and we
were tenthscale, littler than squirrels, more exactly the size of average rats.
We lived in the beachy capital of Lossy Indica, down in an alleyway near the
docks. Our house was a onestory block of twinedtogether milkcrates, roofs
and walls of smasheddown tincans, everynight the stovesmoke tickled our
lungs and flavored our skin . . .

hese two gift books offer a fresh take on the Victorian notion of expressing oneself with carefully

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selected flowers. Happy Day features bright, cheery flowers with uplifting sentiments, and

■■ These are the first two titles in a

Thinking of You offers a soothing array of blooms with empathetic meanings. Each spread features

new series, featuring books that

a flower that “flips up” from the page, a brief description of the flower’s symbolism, and its special

transform with a unique “flip-up”

message for the recipient. When all of the blossoms are popped up, the book can be displayed on a

format element into display

desk just like a vase of flowers.

objects
■■ Perfect for Mother’s Day,

Molly Hatch is a ceramicist and illustrator whose creative output includes one-of-a-kind installations
for museums and private collectors, home accessory lines, textiles, and greeting cards. She lives in
Florence, Massachusetts. Visit mollyhatch.com and mollyhatchstudio.com for more.

Journals and notecards featuring artwork
by a beloved ceramicist and designer
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■■ Molly Hatch is a well-established
designer of stationery,
housewares, and home decor
across a variety of markets

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his stationery collection pairs Molly Hatch’s colorful botanical artwork with her signature
ceramic motifs to create a fresh, modern stationery collection that appeals to anyone who

loves flowers and the finer things. The line includes a hardcover journal, a paperback notebook,

and a set of boxed notecards.

■■ Perfect products for museums,
garden shops, gift stores, and

Molly Hatch is a ceramicist and illustrator whose creative output includes one-of-a-kind installa-

for display with the Bouquet in a

tions for museums and private collectors, home accessory lines, textiles, and greeting cards. She

Book titles

lives in Florence, Massachusetts. Visit mollyhatch.com and mollyhatchstudio.com for more.

■■ Collection includes: a set of
notecards in a foil-stamped
keepsake box, a foil-stamped

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Bouquet
in a Book
pages 74–75

paperback notebook with stained
edges, and a hardcover journal
with foil stamping, stained edges,
and a ribbon marker

A fully instructional sketchbook for making contemporary
watercolors from professional artist Sasha Prood
S E LLING POINTS
■■ The only instructional watercolor
book that allows you to paint
directly on the pages
■■ Showcases a modern aesthetic
that appeals to the contemporary
creative audience
■■ The perfect product for art
stores, museums, galleries, and
gift stores either on its own
or alongside the Watercolor
Workshop stationery collection
■■ With a lay-flat binding and heavy,
uncoated paper stock, this
workbook is custom built for
watercolor painting

Her sketchbook emphasizes experimentation with color and technique so
that you can learn to enjoy and embrace the unique qualities of watercolor.

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Through 100 different experiments, Prood teaches you traditional techniques like wet-on-dry, wet-on-wet, and flat washes, and also encourages
you to play with the paint through colorful ombrés, unique bloom textures,
and added elements like salt and sponging. Each experiment is accompanied by Prood’s beautifully painted examples and space to practice your
skills directly in the sketchbook.

See
Watercolor
Workshop
Stationery
Collection
pages 80–81

Sasha Prood is an illustrator and graphic designer based in Brooklyn,
New York. She is an alumnus of Carnegie Mellon’s School of Design, The
Cooper Union, and the School of Visual Arts. She has received awards
and recognition from national design magazines (PRINT, HOW) and her
work has been featured in books, magazines, and blogs, including ELLE
Interiors, Apartment Therapy, and Oh Joy! She has exhibited her art
internationally. Visit sashaprood.com for more.

A guided sketchbook that dares you to
unlock your inner artist, from acclaimed
graphic novelist Laura Lee Gulledge
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■■ Eisner-nominated author and
illustrator whose graphic novels,
Will & Whit and Page by Paige,
have sold over 30,000 copies
combined
■■ The exercises in this book are
accessible, easily adaptable to all
skill levels from novice to expert,
and appropriate for both teens
and adults

dares, art prompts, and challenges to hone your
observation skills and practice your techniques, all
while encouraging you to trust your creative instincts.

Culled from Gulledge’s own tricks for confronting the
blank page, this sketchbook dares you to sketch objects
from memory, doodle with your nondominant hand, and
tell personal stories with drawings and words. With
examples of her own work, handy tips, words of encouragement, and plenty of blank pages, this sketchbook
gives you everything you need to start making art.
Laura Lee Gulledge is the author of the graphic novels
Will & Whit and Page by Paige, which was nominated
for the prestigious Eisner Award. She has worked in art
education, scenic painting, textile design, and event
production, among other pursuits. She lives in Palmyra,
Virginia. Visit her online at whoislauralee.com, where
she regularly posts new and in-progress art.

A guided journal for inspiring unique adventures
and chronicling your experiences
S E LLING POINTS
■■ Merges the popular themes of
exploration and mindfulness into
a single, charming product
■■ Great gift for recent graduates,
travel enthusiasts, or anyone who
wants to shake up a daily routine
by going on local adventures
■■ Deluxe details like a foil-stamped
cover and ribbon markers
combine with practical features
like a lay-flat binding and a
compact trim size to make this
the perfect portable keepsake

curiosity and spirit of exploration. Each of the four chapters
centers around a different type of adventuring, so you
can skip around and choose activities that fit your mood.
Discover new locales as you map your day’s route in the
Wandering chapter, pay attention to overlooked details as
you compose a poem with street names in the Noteworthy
chapter, get in touch with your feelings as you list what
made you smile in the Authentic chapter, and be bold

and outgoing as you photograph intriguing people in the
Daring chapter. Beautiful details like a grain-embossed
cover, foil stamping, and ribbon markers make the journal
an ideal keepsake to remember all your adventures by.
Nicole LaRue is a graphic designer and illustrator based
in Portland, Oregon. Some of her past clients include The
Women’s March; Chronicle Books; Compendium, Inc.;
Tiny Prints/Shutterfly; Tallulah Greeting Cards; DC Shoes;
and American Eagle Outfitters. See more of her work at
smallmadegoods.com.

The ultimate companion to composing very
short stories (a.k.a. “flash fiction”)
S E LLING POINTS
■■ Flash fiction is a hugely popular
form of creative writing and this
is the only guided journal on the
market devoted to the genre
■■ This lay-flat paperback journal
is portable enough to take on a
commute or vacation, but still
provides a comfortable amount
of space for writing

writers around the world, flash fiction’s word-count constraint challenges you to think differently about how to tell a
story. This lay-flat paperback workbook contains 101 writing
prompts crafted to inspire an incredible variety of very short
stories. Some prompts instruct you to focus on setting or
developing a specific character. Other prompts ask you to
play with story structure, to begin at the end or jump right
into the middle of the action. You are also encouraged to
bring the journal to different locations (a coffee shop or a
museum) and take story cues from your surroundings. With
helpful writing tips and just the right amount of space to
write, this journal is the perfect tool to jump-start a flash
fiction writing practice.
John Gillard is a writer and designer who lives and works
in Brighton, England. He runs creative writing workshops,
performs his own works of short fiction and poetry, and is
the author of The Creative Writer’s Notebook.

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Handy, helpful, encouraging, and inspiring tools
for writing and planning on the go

Stories To Be
Written

Ideas To Be
Realized

A W R I T E R ’ S N OT E B O O K

A N OT E B O O K

■ ■ BY A B R A M S N OT E R I E

■ ■ BY A B R A M S N OT E R I E

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Royalties donated to Poets&Writers,
pw.org, which will heavily promote
products to its nearly 200,000 print
and digital subscribers

hese notebooks each offer space to develop ideas and stories in a practical yet design-minded

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package. Use the lined pages of Stories to Be Written to jot down everything from plot points to

■■ Even in the digital sphere, people

title ideas to character quirks and snippets of dialogue. Fill the gridded pages of Ideas to Be Realized

cisms, and quips on their respective subjects, these journals are perfect tools for aspiring writers and

taking, and project planning

innovative thinkers.

■■ The writing notebook has broad

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include

audience appeal and directly
addresses the aspiring writer
■■ Notebooks can be merchandised
individually or as a set
■■ Their compact size and lay-flat
binding coupled with rounded
corners, cloth covers, an elastic
band closure, and a penholder
make these notebooks practical
tools for on-the-go writing and
brainstorming

An illustrated journal filled with insightful prompts
that invite friends to jot down fun facts about
themselves and reflect on their friendships
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■■ A perfect gift for birthdays,
wedding and baby showers,
graduations, or other milestone
occasions
■■ Fits into a market where women
are striving to find new ways to
support, empower, and value one
another
■■ Beautifully packaged with
foil-stamped jacket and cover; a
bold, Scandinavian-inspired color
palette; and Lisa Grue’s striking
illustrations on every page

his guided journal is filled with a series of recurring
questions to be filled out by the important women

in your life. Entry pages can be completed one-on-one

over a cup of coffee, or the book can be passed around
at a gathering (such as a baby or wedding shower) to
create a keepsake of a milestone event. These questionnaires are interspersed with short passages that provide
insight or advice about friendships, capturing the unique
essence of these relationships all in one lovely volume.
Lisa Grue is an artist and illustrator based in
Copenhagen. Her clients include Anna Sui, NYLON,
Vogue, Kid Robot, Ace Hotel New York, Benefit
Cosmetics, and more. Lisa’s work can also be seen in
several international books on illustration and design.
Visit lisagrue.bigcartel.com for more. Maise Njor is a
journalist, author, and former chief editor of the Danish
lifestyle magazine Eurowoman. She has published nine
books and lives in Espergærde, Denmark.

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Guided keepsake books for
capturing and collecting all the things you
love and appreciate about your parent

50 Things
About My
Mother

50 Things
About My
Father

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■■ These guided keepsake books
are perfect for Mother’s and
Father’s Day and also for
milestone events such as
birthdays, retirement, and more
■■ Features a foil-stamped, grainembossed cover, ribbon markers,
and a 4-color interior, with
illustrations throughout

hought provoking and celebratory, these fill-in books provide 50 prompts that help you
capture all the things you love and appreciate about your parents: their talents, their quirks, the

memories you share, and more. With a fresh illustration style and deluxe production details like a

grain-embossed, foil-stamped cover, ribbon markers, and a 4-color interior, these journals are the
perfect keepsake that parents will enjoy for years to come.

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■■ These unique paper-cut
renderings appeal to bird lovers
and paper-art fans alike
■■ Author originally launched the
Brave Birds project on Instagram,
where she now has more than

W

ith a thin sheet of white paper and an X-acto knife, artist Maude White carves out delicate
and exquisitely detailed renderings of birds. This collection features her incredible artwork,

reproduced with special production details (embossing and foil stamping) to highlight its intricacy.

The line includes a hardcover journal, a paperback notebook, and a set of boxed notecards.

70,000 followers and garners
hundreds of responses to

Maude White is a cut-paper artist living in New York State’s Hudson Valley. She has been featured

each post

online and in print, including in the San Francisco Globe, Artvoice, and more. Her work is featured in

■■ Perfect products for museums,

galleries, and her shadow puppet designs are featured in The Happy Film by Stefan Sagmeister.

galleries, and gift stores that can
be merchandised individually,
as a collection, or alongside
the original book, Brave Birds
(Abrams Image, 2018)
■■ Collection includes a set of
notecards in a keepsake box, a
stamped paperback notebook
with stained edges, and a
hardcover journal with stamping,
stained edges, and a ribbon
marker
■■ Printed on FSC certified paper

A gorgeous book
on Mexican artist
Frida Kahlo’s clothes
and identity—
as distinctive
and instantly
recognizable as her
much-celebrated art

clothes and personal style, the
image she projected, and the
physical difficulties she faced
■■ Specially commissioned
photography of Kahlo’s wardrobe
shot on location at the Blue
House in Mexico City, the house
in which Kahlo was born, lived,
and died
■■ Beautifully designed and
produced, instilling a sense of
wonder and discovery in the
reader
■■ Accompanies a major exhibition
at the Victoria and Albert
Museum, London
■■ Kahlo is among the most popular
and well-known artists of the
20th century

be locked away until 15 years after his death. The
bathroom in which her belongings were stored in fact

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remained unopened until 2004. Through this incredible
archive, Frida Kahlo’s Wardrobe gives readers a unique
window into Kahlo’s life. It will focus on the personal,

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combining her prosthetics, jewelry, and clothes with self-

Victoria and Albert Museum,

portraits, diary entries, and letters to build an intimate

London, Jun 16, 2018–Nov 4, 2018

portrait of the artist through her possessions, setting this
in the context of her political and social beliefs.
Claire Wilcox is senior curator in the department of
furniture, textiles and fashion at the Victoria and Albert
Museum and professor in fashion curation at London
College of Fashion, University of the Arts, London.

Celebrating the power of design to
shape the world of tomorrow
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■■ Accompanies a major V&A
exhibition opening in May 2018
and traveling thereafter
■■ Design meets science in a
fascinating book looking at our
future world
■■ Includes fascinating examples
such as the hologram India’s
Prime Minister used to beam
himself to simultaneous rallies
in the country’s most recent
elections, a portable DNA
sequencer, and war robots
■■ Includes contributions from New
York–based novelist Leanne
Shapton and writer, art historian,
and photographer Teju Cole,
among others
■■ Aimed at popular-science market,
readers of Wired and Popular
Science, and anyone with a
curiosity about the future of our
planet

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esign plays an ever-increasing role in every aspect
of our future. From our DNA to the cosmos, from

objects we use and the people who build them. This book
explores the diverse paths of future development, from
corporate products to alternative bottom-up strategies
imagined by individuals or small groups.
Looking at real objects being developed today—
including a UAV (or drone) created by Facebook designed
to beam the internet from space, to a robot developed by
UC Berkeley that will do laundry—expert authors show
how design and technology impact every level of life, from
sub-microscopic aspects of the human body to the entire
planet. Published to accompany a major exhibition at the
Victoria and Albert Museum in London, it asks how we can
use technology to shape the future of our world. The stag-

gering developments featured here are happening now,
and although many seem to be straight out of science
fiction, the fact is that we have the opportunity to learn
about each one and have a say in shaping our own futures.
Rory Hyde is curator of contemporary architecture
and urbanism and Mariana Pestana is curator of the
forthcoming Future Design exhibition at the Victoria and
Albert Museum.

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■■ Looks at everything from the
everyday, like a white cotton
T-shirt, to the exotic, like fans
adorned with hummingbirds

From feathers
to fur, this
stunning book
takes a timely
look at fashion’s
relationship with
the natural world

■■ Perfectly timed: interest in
sustainable fashion has never
been greater
■■ Not just about environmental
issues and species loss, this
book also looks at how designers
such as Alexander McQueen and
Christian Dior have been inspired
by nature
■■ Accompanies a major exhibition
at the Victoria and Albert
Museum, London, and touring
thereafter

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ashion has always sought to celebrate nature—
from sumptuous silks and floral patterns to the

spectacular creations of designers such as Alexander

McQueen and Christian Dior—the two have always been
entwined. Yet, in spite of this reverence for the natural
world, fashion also seems destined to harm it. Spanning
the 17th century to the present, Fashioned from Nature
examines our dependence on nature for materials and
the devastating impact of certain trends, as seen in the
demand for ivory, fur, and exotic feathers.
Today, intense consumerism and fast fashion have

taken things to a new level and this book discusses the
need for a more conscious fashion cycle. But which has

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greater environmental impact—a leather handbag or

Victoria and Albert Museum,

a white cotton T-shirt? Considering the effects of land

London, Apr 21, 2018—Feb 24, 2019

clearance, insecticides, and water consumption—not
to mention washing in hot water after every wear—the
answer may not be as clear as it first appears. No fashion
choice will ever be without impact, but this book will
stimulate debate and empower readers to question their
role as consumers.
Edwina Ehrman is a senior exhibition curator at the
Victoria and Albert Museum and a specialist in 19thcentury fashion and the history of London fashion.

power, authority, and eternity and emulated
the classical past. Yet it was one of the easiest
materials to recycle, especially at a time when

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the need for artillery was ever-present. Drawing
on the latest research, and including some 250
superb images, The Culture of Bronze explores
the material and making of bronzes and the
collaboration among sculptor, foundry, and owner
in key centers of production in Italy, as well as in
Northern Europe. The book studies the symbolism
of bronze, and the bronzes themselves, within
their broader context in Renaissance society.
Peta Motture is a senior curator of sculpture at
the Victoria and Albert Museum.

his book opens an exciting archive of fashion
illustration by Francis Marshall (1901–1980),

whose career coincided with the golden age of

fashion illustration and hand-drawn commercial
art of the 1930s–1950s. For much of the 20th
century, Marshall was one of Britain’s most prolific
and highly regarded fashion illustrators; his work
was published widely, in Vogue and the Daily Mail,
and in advertising for Jaeger, Fortnum and Mason,
Liberty, and Elizabeth Arden, as well as in his own
books. During WWII, he worked for the British
Navy’s camouflage unit, famous for its ingenious

“Let’s be clear: Marshall was

feats of deception. Later he became known for the

brilliant.” —David Downton, author

200 covers he illustrated for the romantic fiction

of Masters of Fashion Illustration

of prolific author Dame Barbara Cartland. This
new book shines a light on this mostly forgotten
master, at a time when fashion illustration is very
much in style.
Oriole Cullen is senior curator of fashion at the
Victoria and Albert Museum.

Explore the kaleidoscopic paintings of the
internationally renowned artist Fahrelnissa Zeid
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■■ This significant and influential
20th-century artist whose
illustrious career is now the
subject of renewed international
attention
■■ Published to accompany a major
international traveling exhibition
■■ Stunning, often monumental
abstract paintings showcase
Zeid’s obsession with line and
dazzling color

the Fauvists, the geometrical dissonance of the Cubists,
and the precise lines of Mondrian, Zeid developed an

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abstract vocabulary that was a synthesis of East and

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West and uniquely her own.
Zeid’s career began in the 1920s in Paris and
took her back to her native Istanbul, then to Berlin

Tate Modern, London,
Jun 7, 2017–Oct 15, 2017

and Budapest before a return to Paris in 1946. In the

Deutsche Bank Kunsthalle, Berlin,

mid-1970s Zeid moved to Amman, Jordan, where she

Nov 2017–Apr 2018

worked and taught for the rest of her life. This new book,

Sursock Museum, Beirut,

published to accompany a major traveling exhibition,

May–Oct 2018

seeks to restore interest in Zeid’s long, illustrious career,
and to examine the pivotal role she played in the international cross-pollination of artistic ideas in the 20th
century. Featuring more than 100 reproductions of Zeid’s
bold and colorful paintings, from her earlier geometric,
calligraphic style to later, more expressive portraits,
along with documentary photographs, this book reveals
an astonishing body of work.
Kerryn Greenberg is curator, international art, at
Tate Modern.

ince Tate Modern opened in London in 2000,
its Turbine Hall has hosted memorable installa-

tions; the way artists have interpreted this vast industrial space has revolutionized public perceptions of

contemporary art. The annual Hyundai Commission,
now in its third year, is by the Danish collective
SUPERFLEX, founded in 1993 in Copenhagen by
Bjǿrnstjerne Christiansen, Jakob Fenger, and Rasmus
Nielsen. Migration, alternative energy, and the power
of global capital are just some of the motives behind

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their highly engaging and often humorous work;
they are best known for their playfully subversive
installations and films. Created in close collaboration
with SUPERFLEX, this book features a fully illustrated
survey of their work and an in-depth conversation

Five decades of work from two of today's
most important conceptual artists
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ussian-born conceptual artists Ilya and Emilia Kabakov are among the
most celebrated artists of their generation. Known for their pioneering

large-scale environments and installations, the artists’ work fuses the everyday

with the conceptual. Deeply rooted in the visual culture of Soviet society yet
speaking equally to universal themes, their work is characterized by a sense of
melancholia but also by humor.
Celebrating five decades of work, this book traces a line from Ilya
Kabakov’s early paintings, drawings, albums, and installations to the collaborative projects made with Emilia following his emigration to the West in 1987.
Exploring themes of failed utopia and political disillusionment, as well as fantasies of escape and transcendence, the book also examines the relationship
between aesthetics and politics, and the way painting has remained a central
feature of their work. Texts by leading art writers and historians contextualize
the artists’ practice, amplified by the artists’ own writings. Fully illustrated, this

■■ An essential, accessible
reference to the career of two of
the most important conceptual
artists working today
■■ Covers the full spectrum of the
artists’ work, from the early
1960s to the present
■■ Published in the centenary year
of the Russian Revolution to
coincide with a major exhibition
at Tate Modern
■■ Includes texts by Kate Fowle,
chief curator, Garage Museum

beautiful book introduces newcomers to these important, innovative artists,

of Art, Moscow; Boris Groys,

and serves as a key reference for those already familiar with their work.

an acclaimed expert on

Juliet Bingham is curator, international art, at Tate Modern.

and literature; Matthew Jesse

late-Soviet postmodern art
Jackson, associate professor
of art history and visual arts
at the University of Chicago;
Rod Mengham, a curator of art
and a fellow in English at the
University of Cambridge; and
renowned curator, critic, and
artist Robert Storr

The story of the French Impressionists who
fled to Britain to escape war in France
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■■ First book to tell the story of the
French Impressionist artists who
left France for London to escape
the Franco-Prussian war
■■ Lavishly illustrated with
Impressionist paintings of
beloved London landmarks,
including the Houses of
Parliament, St. Paul’s Cathedral,
and the Thames
“I must admit the climate is most
unusual: the number of wonderful
effects I’ve seen in the two months
or so that I’ve been looking
incessantly at the Thames is
unbelievable.” —Claude Monet

■■ Features more than 170
captivating works by some of
the world’s most popular artists,
including Monet, Pissarro, Sisley,
Tissot, and Daubigny, among
others
■■ Accompanies a major
international traveling museum
exhibition

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n the 1870s France was devastated by the FrancoPrussian war, and violent insurrection in Paris drove

experienced a creative flourishing in London as they
responded to British culture and social life—regattas,
processions, parks, and of course the Thames. New
texts from leading writers draw out key figures and
events from this remarkable period, revealing the artists’
connections with patrons, art dealers, and British artists,
and considering both the contribution they made to
British art and art education and the impact their cross-

Channel experiences had on French art.
Lavishly illustrated with more than 170 beautiful
works—drawing and sculpture as well as painting—this
book illuminates a key period in this enduringly popular
movement.
Caroline Corbeau-Parsons is assistant curator at Tate
Britain.

revelatory and award-winning books on Soviet design
history. Here, every step of the Soviet journey is
documented with visual media, photomontage, pho-

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tographs, paintings, handwritten notes, books (signed
with annotations and marginalia), enclosures, and
ephemera. Published to accompany an exhibition, this
accessible and highly illustrated publication features
key pieces from the collection, accompanied by short
explanatory texts that bring this exceptional era in
design history to life.

don’t.” Enter the delightful, satirical world of the Good
Citizen. In this pocket-size book, renowned philosopher and writer Bertrand Russell’s witty, subversive
A–Z encompasses pedants and nincompoops, knowledge and virtue, providing a diverting and entertaining guide to the English alphabet. Back in print for the
first time since the 1970s, the book is illustrated with
the lively drawings of Franciszka Themerson, whose
apt and amusing images add an anarchic spirit to
this delightful gift book. Perfect for linguistic novices

“Since Adam and Eve ate the

and eloquent eggheads alike, The Good Citizen’s

Apple, man has never refrained

Alphabet’s facsimile pages reproduce the vintage

from any folly of which he was

look and feel of the original 1953 publication.

capable.”—Bertrand Russell
Bertrand Russell (1872–1970) was one of the foremost philosophers and logicians of the 20th century.
Franciszka Themerson (1907–1988) was a central
figure of the Polish avant-garde.

In this exquisite gift box, Maison Ladurée shares its
sophisticated tea-time recipes and menus, as well
as tips on the art of taking tea the Ladurée way
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■■ Over 200,000 copies of Ladurée
titles sold in the US and Canada
in the last seven years
■■ Beautiful and elegant packaging
■■ Millions of Americans are tea
drinkers

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Over 250 color illustrations
308 pages, 71/4 × 67/8"

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Hardcover in gift box
ea time is a moment for sharing, when the mind wanders to faraway

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lands and calm returns to our crazy world. In Ladurée Tea Time the

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iconic Parisian luxury patisserie pays tribute to this libation of the gods in its
inimitable fashion.
With mouthwatering photography and beautiful illustrations, the leaves of

this chic book are steeped with tea-time menus and more than 60 sweet and
savory recipes fit for Marie Antoinette. Wrapped in tissue and packaged within

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an elegant gift box, this sumptuous guide reveals the secrets of taking tea
the Ladurée way and is topped off with a concise history of tea, a guide to the
finest tea varieties, and tips on ultimate tea pairings.
Marie-Pierre Morel is a French photographer whose work has appeared in
many cookbooks and other publications.

n 1969, humankind set foot on the moon. Neil Armstrong,
Edwin ”Buzz” Aldrin, and Michael Collins carried the fire for

all the world. Backed by the brightest minds in engineering
and science, the three boarded a rocket and flew through the

void—just to know that we could.
In Apollo, Matt Fitch, Chris Baker, and Mike Collins unpack
the urban legends, the gossip, and the speculation to reveal a
remarkable true story about life, death, dreams, and the reality
of humanity's greatest exploratory achievement.
Mike Collins is a comic-book artist based in Wales. He has
worked for Marvel on comics including Spider-Man and
Transformers; for DC Comics on flagship titles such as Batman,
Superman, and Wonder Woman; and for the UK’s celebrated
weekly comic 2000AD on Judge Dredd, Sláine, and Rogue
Trooper, among others. Matt Fitch and Chris Baker are the
cofounders of Dead Canary Comics, a small press dedicated
to comics and graphic novels. Together, they are the authors
of Reddin (with Conor Boyle) and The Fitzroy, a collection of
stories featuring artwork by Krent Able, Charlie Hodgson, Will
Robson, Scott Cooper, and Will Kirkby.

Volume three
of David B. and
Jean-Pierre
Filiu’s acclaimed
graphic history of
US–Middle East
relations

introduction to an important
historical period, enjoyable, and
intellectually engaged
■■ David B.’s Epileptic is a classic
of the graphic novel medium,
and his other books are known
internationally
■■ Timely and important, this is
an essential guide to events
that shaped our current era of

“Best of Enemies is surely
destined to stand alongside

populism, international terrorism,
and refugee crises

Marjane Satrapi’s Persepolis
as a graphic history of the
Middle East. A must read
for anyone interested in

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learning, or teaching, about

Black-and-white illustrations

the region.” —Mark Levine,

throughout

professor of history at UC-Irvine

104 pages, 61/2 × 91/2"

and author of Heavy Metal Islam

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n the third volume of their graphic history of US and
Middle East relations, Jean-Pierre Filiu and David B.

take in the tumultuous period that began with Iraq’s invasion of Kuwait in 1990 and ended with Obama’s decision,

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in 2013, not to intervene in Syria.
Spanning the First Gulf War, the rise of al-Qaeda,
the military response to September 11, and the present
conflict in Syria, Best of Enemies: Part Three is propelled
by a clash between four presidents and their Middle

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Eastern antagonists: on the one hand, George H. W.
Bush, Bill Clinton, George W. Bush, and Barack Obama;
on the other, Saddam Hussein, Osama bin Laden, and
Bashar al-Assad.
Covering 30 years of conflict and diplomacy, Best of
Enemies: Part Three is a breezy and engaging guide to
the events that shaped the politics of today.
Jean-Pierre Filiu, a historian and Arabist, is a professor
at Sciences Po, Paris. He has been an advisor to the
French Minister for the Interior and regularly lectures at
Harvard and MIT. David B. is an Eisner-nominated artist
best known for his graphic novel Epileptic.

A collection of posters by renowned
graphic artist Andrzej Klimowski
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■■ Collection of influential works
by one of the leading exponents
of the “Polish School” of poster
design
■■ Strong appeal to graphic
designers and students, as well
as fans
■■ Klimowski’s wide-ranging
influences, from Polish folk art
to Soviet Constructivism, make
for some of the most distinctive
poster designs ever made

“He leads the field by a very long furlong, out on his
own, making his own weather. He is Klimowski, unafraid.”
—Harold Pinter, Nobel Prize-winning playwright

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n the mid-1970s, Andrzej Klimowski's fearlessly original artwork
caught the eye of leading Polish theater and film companies,

for whom he designed some of the period's most iconic posters.

The London-born artist, who moved to Poland at a time when
many East Europeans dreamed of going West, went on to create
posters for works by filmmakers and playwrights from Scorsese
to Altman, Beckett to Brecht.

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Drawing on folk art and Polish Surrealism, Klimowski uses
techniques including photomontage and linocut to create posters that are filled with metaphor, drama, and originality.
Andrzej Klimowski (b. 1949) studied at Saint Martin’s School of
Art in London and at the Warsaw Academy of Fine Arts. He is

emeritus professor of illustration at the Royal College of Art in
London. David Crowley is professor and head of critical writing
in art & design at the Royal College of Art in London. He is the
author of Cold War Posters, Warsaw, and many other books.

A graphic novel
adaptation of
Karl Marx and
Friedrich Engels’s
revolutionary
pamphlet on the
200th anniversary
of Marx’s birth

the 200th anniversary of Karl
Marx’s birth
■■ A timely, accessible, and
engaging introduction to one
of the most important and
influential political theories ever
formulated
■■ Martin Rowson is one of Britain’s
best-known political cartoonists,
well known for his work in The
Guardian
■■ The Communist Manifesto is the
second best-selling book of all
time (after the Bible), and interest
in the book has spiked in the
decade since the financial crisis

of capitalism and a radical call to arms. It remains the most
incisive introduction to the ideas of Communism and the

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most lucid explanation of its aims. Much of what it proposed
continues to be at the heart of political debate into the 21st
century. It is no surprise, perhaps, that The Communist
Manifesto (as it was later renamed) is the second bestselling book of all time, surpassed only by the Bible.
The Guardian’s editorial cartoonist Martin Rowson
employs his trademark draftsmanship and wit to this lively
graphic novel adaptation. Published to coincide with
the 200th anniversary of Marx’s birth, The Communist
Manifesto is both a timely reminder of the politics of hope
and a thought-provoking guide to the most influential work
of political theory ever published.
Martin Rowson is a political cartoonist and author. Best
known for his work in The Guardian, he has adapted
Tristram Shandy and The Wasteland into graphic novel form.

A compelling adaptation of Jesús Carrasco’s
award-winning novel
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■■ Explores the impact of domestic
abuse with sympathy and
intelligence
■■ A compelling story, Out in the
Open is filled with action and
suspense
■■ Adaptation of an international
bestseller: Jesús Carrasco’s
original novel Out in the Open
won numerous awards and
received high praise from
Kirkus, Publishers Weekly, and
many more

fter suffering violence and betrayal at home,
a young boy flees into an uncompromising

landscape ravaged by drought. Without food or water,

exposed to the heat of the sun and the violence of his
pursuers, the boy sets out across the Spanish plains.
An encounter with an elderly goatherd offers hope
of survival. The old man can help him stay ahead of the
dangers that lie outside—but he can’t fix the internal
drama that plays out in the boy’s mind. Nightmares are
a constant reminder of a traumatic past and an unstable
present.
Based on the award-winning novel by Jesús
Carrasco, Javi Rey’s Out in the Open is a cinematic
graphic novel about escaping abuse and finding humanity in a world torn apart by the violence of men.
Javi Rey is a Belgian comics artist based in Barcelona.
His books include Adelante (with Frank Giroud) and
Un maillot pour l'Algérie. Jesús Carrasco is a Spanish
novelist based in Edinburgh, Scotland. He is the winner
of numerous awards, including the European Union Prize
for Literature 2016 and an English PEN award.

A fast-paced psychological thriller set in London
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■■ A stylish literary thriller filled
with mystery, murder, and
psychological intrigue
■■ Part page-turning crime story,
part portrait of living with mental
illness
■■ An outstanding new talent,
23-year-old artist Michael
Kennedy’s striking style and
bold color work mark him out
as a rising star of the graphic
novel scene

ship, toppling himself into emotional free fall.
At a house party he meets—and beds—the lovely
Morgan. But when he encounters her a few days later
she has no memory of him and introduces herself as
Leila. Leila has dissociative identity disorder, or multiple
personalities.
People are being murdered and Leila fears that
Morgan, the personality Adam first met, is the killer. He
doesn’t believe that any part of her is capable of it, so he
sets out to unravel the mystery of her past. Tumult is a
stylish, contemporary psychological thriller in the vein of
Alfred Hitchcock and Patricia Highsmith.
John Harris Dunning is a London-based writer. He is
the author of the graphic novel Salem Brownstone (with
Nikhil Singh). He cocurated the British Library’s Comics
Unmasked exhibition in 2014. Michael Kennedy is a comics artist and animator. Based in Birmingham, England,
he is currently drawing Spiritus for Vault Comics.

and hidden eroticism, humanizing them to establish
a dialogue with the observer. He attempts to make
classical sculpture interact with the viewer’s desire

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to be a part of the ancient world, a world with endless influence on Western life, culture, and society.
Luigi Spina is an acclaimed photographer based in
Naples. Philippe Daverio is an art historian and the
host of the Italian art and culture television program
Passepartout. Giovanni Fiorentino teaches at
Tuscia University and writes for Il Messaggero and
Il Mattino.

propagating changes in society. Elements from
English and American Pop Art were mixed
with images from advertising, comics, film, and

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photography, and images from earlier eras of art
history were integrated into new and surprising
contexts. Among the artists who participated
were Eduardo Arroyo, René Bertholo, Gianni
Bertini, Öyvind Fahlström, Peter Klasen, Jacques
Monory, Antonio Recalcati, Jan Voss, and others.
Jean-Paul Ameline is a curator at the Musée

n the years 1945–1963, Swiss artist Jean
Dubuffet (1901–1985) set about documenting

his superb collection of Art Brut, or Outsider
Art. He commissioned recognized photographers on the Paris art scene, including Henry
Bonhotal and Emile Savitry, to photograph his
collection and works from other collections
as well. The photographs showcase works of
popular and naïve art, children’s drawings,
tattoos, graffiti photographed by Brassaï,
and graphic works from the Solomon Islands.
Dubuffet arranged the photographs of work
by more than 100 artists—including Gaston

ing in the middle of the 1st century BC.
Fabrizio Paolucci is director of the department
of antiquity of the Galleria degli Uffizi in Florence,
Italy. Giandomenico de Tommaso is a researcher
in the department of history, archeology, geography, art and entertainment at the Università degli
Studi in Florence.

Explore the 25-year relationship between artists
Joan Mitchell and Jean-Paul Riopelle
S E LLING POINTS
■■ Published to accompany a
traveling exhibition
■■ An unprecedented reading of the
artists’ work, focusing on their
output during the years of their
relationship, 1955–1979
■■ Reveals the clear impact
of the intimate relationship
between the two artists on the
nature and the quality of their
respective work
■■ Authoritative and fully illustrated

of some 60 masterly works, mostly large-format paintings, a few works on
paper, and archival material. It explores how the two artists, who shared
each other’s life for nearly a quarter century, developed highly distinct bodies of work and studio techniques while engaging in a rich dialogue around
abstract art. Their work was deeply influenced by the tides of their love
affair, which was as stormy as it was seminal. Whether drawing attention
to the similarities and differences between works that address the same
subject, or motifs and inspirations specific to
each, this book paints a splendid portrait of
two remarkable figures of the international
Abstract movement.
Michel Martin is exhibition curator at Musée
National des Beaux-arts du Quebec. Kenneth
Brummel is assistant curator of modern art at
the Art Gallery of Ontario. Yves Michaud is a
French philosopher, essayist, and art critic.

to inspire both artist and observer.
Gustavo Giacosa is an actor, theater producer,
choreographer, and exhibition organizer. David Le
Breton is professor of sociology at the University of
Strasbourg and a member of the Institut Universitaire
de France, and the author of several books.

African art. With their serene gaze and meditative
expression, they exude tranquility and the dignity
that befits idealized likenesses memorializing
esteemed leaders of the past, who are believed to
help their descendants navigate life’s challenges.
Luigi Spina is an acclaimed photographer based in
Naples. Constantine Petridis is curator of African
art at the Cleveland Museum of Art.

A sumptuous
celebration of
one of the world’s
most striking
collections of
photographs

mediums are represented, from
woodburytype and gelatin silver
prints, to cyanotype and ink jet
print, among others
■■ Includes 164 artists, such as:
Diane Arbus, Brassaï, Robert
Mapplethorpe, John Max, Lisette
Model, William McFarlane
Notman, and more

his lavish book showcases the superb photography
collection of the National Gallery of Canada, cre-

ated over the past 50 years. In 1967, when the collection
was established, the photography market was in its
infancy, allowing the acquisition of works by pioneers
of the medium such as Charles Nègre, William Henry
Fox Talbot, Gustave Le Gray, and Roger Fenton, among
others. Today the collection boasts an impressive array
of works by world-renowned photographers.
Ann Thomas chronicles the formative years of the
collection under its founding curator, James Borcoman.

She discusses the role of influential figures in the world
of collecting and curating photographs, offering an
insider’s view of how the key collections entered the
museum over the years. John McElhone takes a more
technical approach in discussing how the photographic
process has evolved, and helps clarify issues related to
image appearance and identification.
Ann Thomas is senior curator of photographs, National
Gallery of Canada. John McElhone is chief, conservation
and technical research, National Gallery of Canada.

■■ Iturbide (b. 1942) is considered
one of the most important
and influential photographers
working today. Her wide-ranging
work captures indigenous people
in her native Mexico, the lives of
Mexican Americans in the United
States, contemplative landscapes
in India, and genre-bending
portraits of fellow artists
■■ Includes 24 of Iturbide’s most
iconic photographs
■■ Graphic biography format will

“It is a rare feat when a writer and

also appeal to young adults

illustrator are able to capture

interested in graphic novels, art,

the creative magnitude of an

and photography

iconic photographer. With poetic
prose by Isabel Quintero and
luminary illustrations by Zeke

G

S PECIFICATIONS

Peña . . . Photographic is a worthy

24 duotones and 96 black-and-

homage to the most important and

white line drawings

raciela Iturbide was born in Mexico City in 1942, the

influential photographer and will stand

96 pages, 7 × 9"

oldest of 13 children. When tragedy struck Iturbide

alone as a truly creative piece of work.”

Hardcover

as a young mother, she turned to photography for solace

—Lilliam Rivera, award-winning author

and understanding. From then on Iturbide embarked on

of The Education of Margot Sanchez

a photographic journey that has taken her throughout her
native Mexico, from the Sonora Desert to Juchitán to Frida
Kahlo’s bathroom, to the United States, India, and beyond.
Photographic is a symbolic, poetic, and deeply personal
graphic biography of this iconic photographer.

Isabel Quintero’s first novel, Gabi, A Girl in Pieces,
was one of School Library Journal and Kirkus Reviews
Best Books of 2014, and won the American Library
Association’s William C. Morris YA Debut Award prize.
Her second book, Ugly Cat & Pablo, was published in

April 2017. She lives in Southern California.
Zeke Peña is an artist and illustrator whose work about
the U.S./Mexico border community explores universal
themes by remixing contemporary and historical
narratives. He has exhibited at the National Museum
of Mexican Art in Chicago, Albuquerque Hispanic
Cultural Center, Houston Center of Photography,
El Paso Museum of Art, and Museo de Arte Ciudad
Juárez, as well as in galleries across the United States
and Mexico.

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Château Cantemerle: The Place Where
Blackbirds Sing 26
Chihuly 2019 Wall Calendar 90
Chihuly 2019 Weekly Planner 90
Coastal Blues: Mrs. Howard’s Guide to
Decorating with the Colors of the Sea and
Sky 32
Coco Chanel 70
The Communist Manifesto: A Graphic
Novel 107
The Cook’s Atelier: Recipes, Techniques,
and Stories from our French Cooking
School 22–23
Craft a Life You Love: Infusing Creativity, Fun,
and Intention into your Everyday 37
Craft the Rainbow: 40 Colorful Paper Projects
from the House That Lars Built 34–35
The Culture of Bronze: Making and Meaning in
Italian Renaissance Sculpture 96

N
Nathan Turner’s I Love California: Design and
Entertaining the West Coast Way 30–31
The New Farm: Our Ten Years on the Front
Lines of the Good Food Revolution 46
New York in Art 2019 Deluxe Engagement
Calendar 91
New York in Art 2019 Engagement
Calendar 91
New York in Art 2019 Wall Calendar 91
New York in Photographs 2019 Mini Wall
Calendar 91
New York in Photographs 2019 Wall
Calendar 91

food & drink
The Austin Cookbook: Recipes and Stories
from Deep in the Heart of Texas 20
Château Cantemerle: The Place Where
Blackbirds Sing 26
The Cook’s Atelier: Recipes, Techniques,
and Stories from our French Cooking
School 22–23
Eat for the Planet: Saving the World One Bite
at a Time 53
First We Eat: A Year of Seasonal Cooking
from My Kitchen to Yours 21
The Foreign Cinema Cookbook 17
Godforsaken Grapes: A Slightly Tipsy
Journey Through the World of Strange,
Obscure, and Under-Appreciated
Wines 47
Grocery: The Buying and Selling of Food in
America 49
Katie Lee’s Easy-Breezy Eats 25
Ladurée Tea Time: The Art of Taking
Tea 103
The New Farm: Our Ten Years on the Front
Lines of the Good Food Revolution 46
Pepper from Around the World: Stories and
Recipes 27
Tom Fitzmorris’s New Orleans Food (Revised
and Expanded Edition) 24
What’s Gaby Cooking Everyday
California 18–19

gay/lesbian interest
Queer City: Gay London from the Romans to
the Present Day 44

interior design
Coastal Blues: Mrs. Howard’s Guide to
Decorating with the Colors of the Sea and
Sky 32
Nathan Turner’s I Love California: Design
and Entertaining the West Coast
Way 30–31
The World of Apartamento 29

graphic novel
Apollo 104
Best of Enemies: A History of US and
Middle East Relations, Part Three:
1984–2013 105
The Best We Could Do: An Illustrated
Memoir 69
The Bridge: Connecting Brooklyn and
Manhattan 67
The Communist Manifesto: A Graphic
Novel 107
Out in the Open 108
Photographic: The Life of Graciela
Iturbide 115
Tumult 109

history
gift & stationery

Queer City: Gay London from the Romans to
the Present Day 44

Best of Enemies: A History of US and
Middle East Relations, Part Three:
1984–2013 105
The Bridge: Connecting Brooklyn and
Manhattan 67
Bygone Badass Broads: 52 Forgotten
Women Who Changed the World 57
The Communist Manifesto: A Graphic
Novel 107
Dress Like a Woman: Working Women and
What They Wore 56

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lifestyle
The Cook’s Atelier: Recipes, Techniques,
and Stories from our French Cooking
School 22–23
Gentlemen, Behave!: Manners for the
Modern Man 61
Nathan Turner’s I Love California: Design
and Entertaining the West Coast
Way 30–31

literature
Ideas to be Realized: A Notebook 85
Stories to be Written: A Writer’s
Notebook 85
The Very Short Story Starter: 101 Flash
Fiction Prompts for Creative Writing 84

memoir
The Best We Could Do: An Illustrated
Memoir 69
The Displaced: Refugee Writers on Refugee
Lives 43

The Displaced: Refugee Writers on
Refugee Lives 43
Evil: The Science Behind Humanity’s
Dark Side 45
Godforsaken Grapes: A Slightly Tipsy
Journey Through the World of Strange,
Obscure, and Under-Appreciated
Wines 47
Grocery: The Buying and Selling of
Food in America 49
The New Farm: Our Ten Years on
the Front Lines of the Good Food
Revolution 46
The Timothy Leary Project: Inside the
Great Counterculture Experiment 48

Be Our Guest! 71
Château Cantemerle: The Place Where
Blackbirds Sing 26
Dress Like a Woman: Working Women
and What They Wore 56
Fifty Years of Collecting Photographs at
the National Gallery of Canada 114
Mark Seliger Photographs 6
My Chickens and I 51
Mythical Diary: Sculptures from the
Farnese Collection 110
The Photograph Albums of Jean
Dubuffet 111
Photographic: The Life of Graciela
Iturbide 115
Red Star Over Russia: Revolution in
Visual Culture 1905–55 102
Rolling Stone Covers: 50 Years 15
Sally Mann: A Thousand Crossings 2–3

travel
The Austin Cookbook: Recipes and
Stories from Deep in the Heart of
Texas 20
Château Cantemerle: The Place Where
Blackbirds Sing 26
The Cook’s Atelier: Recipes, Techniques,
and Stories from our French Cooking
School 22–23
Fifty Places to Run Before You Die 63
Find Your Adventure: A Journal for
Exploring Home & Away 83
Godforsaken Grapes: A Slightly Tipsy
Journey Through the World of Strange,
Obscure, and Under-Appreciated
Wines 47
Tokyo Street Style 54–55
Tom Fitzmorris’s New Orleans Food
(Revised and Expanded Edition) 24

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